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volitive

[vol-i-tiv]
adjective
  1. of, relating to, or characterized by volition.
  2. Grammar. expressing a wish or permission: a volitive construction.
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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

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or emanating from the will
  2. grammar another word for desiderative
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