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involuntarily

/ɪnˌvɑː.lənˈter.ə.li/
in · vol · un · tar · i · ly
Adjective:involuntary
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• adverb

1

In an unpremeditated or automatic manner, without conscious will, intention, or control.

Example

"She shivered involuntarily as the cold autumn wind swept through the open window."

2

Against one's own will or consent; under compulsion or necessity.

Example

"Several employees were involuntarily transferred to the regional branch during the corporate restructuring."

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invocation
invoice
invoke
involuntarily
involuntariness
involuntary
involve

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'involuntary' (from Late Latin involuntarius, meaning 'not done by choice', from in- 'not' and voluntarius 'voluntary') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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