involuntariness

Meanings

• noun

  The lack of voluntary control over a body part or bodily function.

  - "The patient's involuntariness of the left arm made it difficult for her to eat."
  - "The doctor diagnosed the condition as involuntary tremors."

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Variants

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involuntarily , involuntariness , involuntarinesses , involuntary

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'involuntarius', meaning 'not voluntary'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'involuntary' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Involuntariness is a common symptom of various neurological and psychiatric conditions, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and anxiety disorders.

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Related Concepts

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1. Paralysis: A condition characterized by the loss or impairment of motor function in a part of the body. Involuntariness is a common symptom of paralysis.

2. Tics: Involuntary and repetitive movements or sounds, often seen in neurological conditions such as Tourette's syndrome.

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Culture

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In literature, involuntariness is often used to describe physical or emotional states that are beyond one's control. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground', the protagonist describes his feelings of involuntariness and his desire to assert control over his own life.

How to Memorize "involuntariness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to move a limb that refuses to respond, or picture a muscle twitching involuntarily.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a lack of control or a loss of voluntary function.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'INVOLUNTARY' to remember the definition: 'I' is for 'Involuntary', 'N' is for 'Not', 'V' is for 'Voluntary', 'O' is for 'Over', 'L' is for 'Lack', 'U' is for 'Control', 'T' is for 'Total', and 'A' is for 'Automatic'.

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