volitional
done of one’s own will or choosing; deliberately decided or chosen: Researchers must make a reasonable effort to obtain the express and volitional assent of their research subjects.
under conscious control: The most hopeful new development is that scientists have used artificial nerve connections to restore some volitional movement for a subject's paralyzed arm.
Origin of volitional
1- Rarely vo·li·tion·ar·y [voh-lish-uh-ner-ee] /voʊˈlɪʃ əˌnɛr i/ .
Other words from volitional
- vo·li·tion·al·ly, adverb
- non·vo·li·tion·al, adjective
- pre·vo·li·tion·al, adjective
- un·vo·li·tion·al, adjective
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How to use volitional in a sentence
His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery.
This Week’s Hot Reads: May 20, 2013 | Cameron Martin, Jessica Ferri, Jimmy So | May 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut while the imitation is at first simply automatic, it becomes more and more volitional.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkOur feelings and emotions are the fountains from which nearly all our volitional actions flow.
The Science of Human Nature | William Henry PyleThe volitional aspect of consciousness also is to some extent explicitly provided for in language.
Language | Edward SapirTry to ascend a single flight of stairs, performing each elementary movement by a distinct volitional impulse.
The Psychology of Singing | David C. Taylor
The volitional character of such an act is therefore manifest.
Parallel Paths | Thomas William Rolleston
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