Involuntary (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; "involuntary muscles"; "gave an involuntary start".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The involuntary muscles of the digestive system contracted and relaxed rhythmically to move food through the digestive tract.
- The patient's involuntary movements were a symptom of the neurological disorder affecting his motor control.
- He gave an involuntary shudder as the snake slithered across his foot.
- The involuntary action of the diaphragm allowed the singer to breathe properly and produce a consistent tone.
- The researcher studied the involuntary responses of the subjects to the stimuli, including their heart rate and skin conductance.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
All adjective clusters.