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/
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
She signed up for the marathon of her own volition, no one pushed her.
Consider each position and condition, then choose by volition!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
vol- (from Latin volo, to will/wish) + -ition (from Latin -itio, noun suffix) = volition (the act of willing or choosing)
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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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