What does "involuntary" mean?
Involuntary: Not under the influence or control of the will; not voluntary; as, the involuntary movements of the body; involuntary muscle fibers.
Additional senses
- 2.Not proceeding from choice; done unwillingly; reluctant; compulsory; as, involuntary submission.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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