volitive

American  

[vol-i-tiv] / ˈvɒl ɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by volition.

2. Grammar. expressing a wish or permission.

   a volitive construction.

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volitive British  

/ ˈvɒlɪtɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or emanating from the will

2. grammar another word for desiderative

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Other Word Forms

• unvolitive adjective

Etymology

Origin of volitive

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

Example Sentences

They are also susceptible to inhaling vapors or gases emitted from volitive organic compounds in crumb rubber.

From Los Angeles Times

Sipple's arm ended up being the most severely burned part of his body because the gel stayed there until it burned away "I can't believe it's that volitive of a substance," he said.

From Seattle Times

We will not venture to call him "a man of will"; the consciousness of such a man is always being put to the test, and the mechanisms stored up in the margin of consciousness no longer possess a "volitive value."

From Project Gutenberg

The family and productive work: these are the two pivots of society; they rest upon the greatest volitive quality: constancy, or persistence.

From Project Gutenberg

The volitive mechanism which prepares for decision is one of the most important mechanisms of the will; it is valuable in itself, and should be established and strengthened in itself.

From Project Gutenberg