volitive

[ vol-i-tiv ]

/ ˈvɒl ɪ tɪv /

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by volition.

Grammar. expressing a wish or permission: a volitive construction.

Nearby words

volitant, volitation, volition, volitional tremor, volitionary, volitive, volk, volkmann, volkmann's canal, volkmann's contracture, volksdeutscher

Origin of volitive

First recorded in 1650–60; volit(ion) + -ive

Related formsun·vol·i·tive, adjective

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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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