"unvolitional" meaning in English

See unvolitional in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unvolitional [comparative], most unvolitional [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + volitional. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|volitional}} un- + volitional Head templates: {{en-adj}} unvolitional (comparative more unvolitional, superlative most unvolitional)
  1. Not volitional; not intentional. Synonyms: involuntary
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