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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

  1. volitant,
  2. volitation,
  3. volition,
  4. volitional tremor,
  5. volitionary,
  6. volk,
  7. volkmann,
  8. volkmann's canal,
  9. volkmann's contracture,
  10. 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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