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done without a desire, thought or intention; (of muscle, physical action) moving without conscious control

automatic; not done willingly

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Cases of word usage

1) (usually plural) a very strong involuntary movement of (parts of) the body (convulsion)

2) a disease causing a person to fall unconscious with violent involuntary movements (epilepsy)

3) a connected series of actions, changes etc, especially if they are involuntary or unconscious; a series of operations deliberately undertaken (process)

4) a sudden and involuntary tightening of a muscle or muscles (spasm)

5) an involuntary twitching of the muscles (especially on the face) (tic)

INVOLUNTARY as in Wiktionary
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