English dictionary

voluntary

/'v/A/l/@/n,t/@/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

adj.all

Examples
Man is a voluntary agent.

Participation was voluntary.

Voluntary manslaughter.

Voluntary generosity in times of disaster.

Voluntary social workers.

A voluntary confession.

Antonyms involuntary nonvoluntary unvoluntary

Source: WordNet 3.0
controlled by individual volition

adj.all

Examples
Voluntary motions.

Voluntary muscles.

Antonyms involuntary

Source: WordNet 3.0
Proceeding from the will; produced in or by an act of choice.

adjective

Source: webster1913

(military) a person who freely enlists for service

noun.person

Synonyms military volunteer volunteer

Antonyms conscript draftee inductee

Source: WordNet 3.0
composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who engages in any affair of his own free will; a volunteer.

noun

Source: webster1913