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nonvoluntary

/ˌnɒnˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

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adjective

/ˌnɒnˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее недобровольный; совершаемый без сознательного выбора или воли. Это редкий и несколько формальный или технический термин, часто заменяемый словом 'непроизвольный' в современном употреблении.

An adjective meaning not voluntary; done without conscious choice or will. It is a rare and somewhat formal or technical term, often replaced by 'involuntary' in modern usage.

  1. Not subject to willC1formal

    Not controlled by the will; involuntary or automatic.

    ruНепроизвольный

    • Nonvoluntary muscle movements occur during sleep.
    • The patient exhibited nonvoluntary responses to the stimulus.
    • Nonvoluntary actions are often reflexive in nature.

    Synonymsautomaticinstinctiveinvoluntarymechanicalreflexiveunconsciousunintentional

    Antonymsdeliberateintentionalvoluntary

Forms
  • more nonvoluntary comparative form
  • most nonvoluntary superlative form