involuntary

Meanings

• Adjective

  Performed or occurring without intention or conscious decision.

  - "The patient's heartbeat was involuntary after the surgery."
  - "Involuntary reflexes are automatic responses to stimuli."

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Synonyms

unbewised , unvoluntary , inadvertent , unintended

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with involuntary
voluntary , relentary , contentary

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Variants

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involuntarily , involuntariness , involuntarinesses , involuntary , involuntary manslaughter , involuntary manslaughters , involuntary muscle , involuntary muscles

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'involuntarius', meaning 'not willing' or 'unwilling'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'involuntary' is often used in medical contexts to describe various bodily functions, such as breathing and heartbeat.

2. Involuntary memory is a type of memory that is not consciously recalled, but rather brought to mind involuntarily through sensory stimuli or other means.

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Related Concepts

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1. reflex: An involuntary response to a stimulus, often involving a specific muscle or group of muscles.

2. instinct: An innate, unconscious behavior or response, often driven by biological needs or survival instincts.

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Culture

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The concept of the involuntary has been explored extensively in various fields, including psychology, neurology, and philosophy.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'In Vol Un Con' to remember that involuntary means 'involuntary, unconscious, uncontrollable'.

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