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Definition of Involuntary

1. Adjective. Not subject to the control of the will. "It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat"

2. Adjective. Controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control. "Gave an involuntary start"

Definition of Involuntary

1. a. Not having will or the power of choice.

Definition of Involuntary

1. Adjective. Without intention; unintentional. ¹

2. Adjective. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Involuntary

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Involuntary

1. 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 fibres. 3. Not proceeding from choice; done unwillingly; reluctant; compulsory; as, involuntary submission. Origin: L. Involuntarius. (28 Oct 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Involuntary

involucellum involucels involucra involucral involucrate involucrated involucre involucred involucres involucret

involucrets involucrin involucrum involuntarily involuntariness involuntary (current term) involuntary guarding involuntary muscle involuntary muscles involuntary nervous system

involuntary trust involute involuted involutes involuting involution cyst involution form involution of the uterus involutional

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