INVOLUNTARY

involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary

(adjective) not subject to the control of the will; “involuntary manslaughter”; “involuntary servitude”; “an involuntary shudder”; “It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat”- John F.Kennedy

involuntary

(adjective) controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; “involuntary muscles”; “gave an involuntary start”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

involuntary (comparative more involuntary, superlative most involuntary)

Without intention; unintentional.

Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

Synonyms

• (without intention): inadvertent, unintended; see also unintentional

• (not voluntary): unbewised, unvoluntary; see also compulsory

Source: Wiktionary

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In*vol"un*ta*ry, a. Etym: [L. involuntarius. See In- not, and Voluntary.]

1. Not having will of the power of choice.

2. Not under the influence or control of the will; not voluntary; as, the involuntary movements of the body; involuntary muscle fibers.

3. Not proceeding from choice; done unwillingly; reluctant; compulsory; as, involuntary submission.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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