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What does involuntary mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word involuntary? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Without intention; unintentional.
  2. Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
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This story notably does not mention any advocacy of involuntary organ donation.
The medulla controls this involuntary swallowing reflex, although voluntary swallowing may be initiated by the cerebral cortex.
The tongue directs the bolus of chewed food to the pharynx as an initial step in the involuntary reflex swallowing mechanism.
Instead I recoiled in horror, letting out a loud, involuntary gasp of disgust, and dropped them back where I'd found them.
Families frequently misdiagnose their loved ones' involuntary muscle reflexes as consciousness.
Due to weakness of bladder and stomach I experience involuntary discharge of urine and wind.

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