Word a Day
volition
What does volition mean?
volition (noun): the mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use volition in a sentence?
- Out of all the factors that can influence a person’s decision, none can match the power of his or her own volition. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce volition?
/voʊˈlɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does volition come from?
From French volition, from Medieval Latin volitiō (“will, volition”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of volition?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “volition” mean?
the mental power or ability of choosing; the will
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the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
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difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
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someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
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Which word is closest in meaning to “volition”?
will
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clue
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dirt
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bulk
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