Synonyms of nonvoluntarynext
: not voluntary : involuntary
nonvoluntary layoffs
a nonvoluntary muscle twitch
nonvoluntary hospital admissions

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonvoluntary was in the 15th century

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“Nonvoluntary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonvoluntary. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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