avolition

[ ey-vuh-lish-uhn ]

noun

1. Psychology, Psychiatry. a general lack of motivation or will; inability to plan or carry out any goal-oriented activity:

   Avolition is a common symptom of schizophrenia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of avolition¹

First recorded in 1985–90; a- ⁶( def ) + volition ( def )