volitionary

vo·li·tion

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Definitions of volitionary word

noun volitionary the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing: She left of her own volition. 1
noun volitionary a choice or decision made by the will. 1
noun volitionary the power of willing; will. 1

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Medieval Latin volitiōn- (stem of volitiō), equivalent to vol- (variant stem of velle to want, wish; see will1) + -itiōn- -ition

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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