Involuntary: meaning, definitions and examples
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involuntary
[ ɪnˈvɑːləntəri ]
medical
Not done consciously; not voluntary.
Synonyms
automatic, reflexive, unconscious
Examples of usage
- involuntary muscle movements
- involuntary reflexes
legal
Not done or made willingly or knowingly; unintentional.
Synonyms
accidental, unintentional, unwitting
Examples of usage
- involuntary manslaughter
- involuntary servitude
Translations
Translations of the word "involuntary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 involuntário
🇮🇳 अनैच्छिक
🇩🇪 unfreiwillig
🇮🇩 tidak disengaja
🇺🇦 мимовільний
🇵🇱 mimowolny
🇯🇵 不随意の
🇫🇷 involontaire
🇪🇸 involuntario
🇹🇷 istem dışı
🇰🇷 비자발적인
🇸🇦 غير إرادي
🇨🇿 nedobrovolný
🇸🇰 nedobrovoľný
🇨🇳 非自愿的
🇸🇮 neprostovoljno
🇮🇸 ósjálfrátt
🇰🇿 еріктен тыс
🇬🇪 გაუცხოებული
🇦🇿 istəksiz
🇲🇽 involuntario
Word origin
The word 'involuntary' originated in the late 15th century, from the Latin word 'involuntarius', meaning 'unwilling' or 'reluctant'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to encompass both medical and legal meanings related to actions or processes that are not consciously or willingly controlled.