volitive
[ vol-i-tiv ]
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by volition.
Grammar. expressing a wish or permission: a volitive construction.
Origin of volitive
1First recorded in 1650–60; volit(ion) + -ive
Other words from volitive
- un·vol·i·tive, adjective
Words Nearby volitive
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How to use volitive in a sentence
They are no more self-volitive free agents, but are acted upon by their paramount duties.
British Dictionary definitions for volitive
volitive
/ (ˈvɒlɪtɪv) /
adjective
of, relating to, or emanating from the will
grammar another word for desiderative
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