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Involuntary Definition & Meaning

involuntary
adjective
  1. not subject to the control of the will; "involuntary manslaughter"; "involuntary servitude"; "an involuntary shudder"; "It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat"- John F.Kennedy
  2. controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; "involuntary muscles"; "gave an involuntary start"

"Involuntary" in song lyrics

See how involuntary is used in real songs:

  • "The pain, from my people that be involuntary"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — Onetwothree
  • "Pop a glock untill it's empty see my shockumentary involuntary"
    Necro — Freestyle

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Frequently asked questions

What does involuntary mean?
not subject to the control of the will; "involuntary manslaughter"; "involuntary servitude"; "an involuntary shudder"; "It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat"- John F.Kennedy controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; "involuntary muscles"; "gave an involuntary start"
What part of speech is involuntary?
Involuntary is an adjective.
How many definitions does involuntary have?
Involuntary has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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