What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Involuntary vs Myoclonus - What's the difference?

involuntary | myoclonus |

As an adjective involuntary

is without intention; unintentional.

As a noun myoclonus is

(medicine) the brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles.

involuntary

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Without intention; unintentional.
    • He involuntarily overheard the conversation.
  • Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
    • He found himself the involuntary witness in the trial.

    Synonyms

    * unbewised * unvoluntary

    Derived terms

    * involuntarily * involuntariness

    Related terms

    * volunteer

    References

    * *

    myoclonus

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun) (wikipedia myoclonus)
  • (medicine) The brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles.

    • Hyponyms

    * hiccup * hypnic jerk

    Derived terms

    * myoclonia * myoclonic