avolition

American  

[ey-vuh-lish-uhn] / ˌeɪ vəˈlɪʃ ən /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of avolition

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