nonvoluntary

vol·un·tar·y

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vol-uh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vol-uh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i/

Definitions of nonvoluntary word

adjective nonvoluntary done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice: a voluntary contribution. 1
adjective nonvoluntary of, relating to, or acting in accord with the will: voluntary cooperation. 1
adjective nonvoluntary of, relating to, or depending on voluntary action: voluntary hospitals. 1
adjective nonvoluntary Law. acting or done without compulsion or obligation. done by intention, and not by accident: voluntary manslaughter. made without valuable consideration: a voluntary settlement. 1
adjective nonvoluntary Physiology. subject to or controlled by the will. 1
adjective nonvoluntary having the power of willing or choosing: a voluntary agent. 1

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Origin of nonvoluntary

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin voluntārius, equivalent to volunt(ās) willingness, inclination (ultimately representing a formation with -tās -ty2 on the present participle of velle to want, wish; see will1, -ent) + -ārius -ary

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Parts of speech for Nonvoluntary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nonvoluntary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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