abulia

a·bu·li·a

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-byoo-lee-uh, uh-boo-]
- /əˈbyu li ə, əˈbu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-byoo-lee-uh, uh-boo-]
- /əˈbyu li ə, əˈbu-/

Definitions of abulia word

noun abulia a pathological inability to take decisions 3
noun abulia loss of the ability to exercise will power and make decisions 3
noun abulia a symptom of mental disorder involving impairment or loss of volition. 1
noun abulia An absence of willpower or an inability to act decisively, as a symptom of mental illness. 1
noun abulia (psychiatry) Absence of willpower or decisiveness, especially as a symptom of mental illness. 0

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Origin of abulia

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin, probably not < Greek aboulíā thoughtlessness, but freshly formed from a-6, Greek boulḗ will, -ia

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Parts of speech for Abulia

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abulia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for abulia

noun abulia

aboulia — abulia

Just one Synonym for abulia