volition — the faculty or power of using one's will; conscious choice or decision
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the faculty or power of using one's will; conscious choice or decision
Pronunciation (IPA): /voʊˈlɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 의지력, 의지, 자유의지
Korean pronunciation: 볼**리**션
Example Sentences
- The cat knocked over the vase - whether by accident or volition, we'll never know.
- Students rarely clean their rooms of their own volition.
- The decision to move abroad was entirely her own volition.
volition
NOUN//voʊˈlɪʃən//
the faculty or power of using one's will; conscious choice or decision
A student exercises her volition by choosing between job offers independently
Consider each position and condition, then choose by volition!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'voluntas' meaning 'will' or 'wish', derived from 'volo' meaning 'I wish' or 'I want'. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, acquiring the suffix '-tion' to form a noun.
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📝Examples
“The cat knocked over the vase - whether by accident or volition, we'll never know.”
“Students rarely clean their rooms of their own volition.”
“The decision to move abroad was entirely her own volition.”
“Philosophy students debate whether true volition exists or if we're all just following predetermined paths.”
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