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involuntary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/

The English word “involuntary” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Without intention; unintentional.
  2. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

Etymology

From in- + voluntary, from Late Latin involontarius, from in + volontarius.

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