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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

  • Voluntary

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.

Synonyms

  • Nonvoluntary
  • Unvoluntary

Antonyms

  • Voluntary
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