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word
involuntary
phoenetics
[ in-vol-uhn-ter-ee ]
ipa
/ ɪnˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i /
part-of-speech
adjective
definition
dictionary
- not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice:an involuntary listener; involuntary servitude.
- unintentional; unconscious:an involuntary gesture.Synonyms: instinctiveAntonyms: intentional
- Physiology. acting independently of or done or occurring without volition:involuntary muscles.Synonyms: uncontrolled, reflex
example
There the lion is placed, the involuntary symbol of the supreme heroism of the Imperial Guard.
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