ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Volitive

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈvɑlətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Volitive is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining the will or volition.

Meaning

Of or pertaining the will or volition.

More Meanings

  1. (grammar, of a verb) In the volitive; expressing a wish.
  2. (linguistics) A specific volitive form of a verb.
  3. (uncountable, linguistics) A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subjunctive, volitionary, volitional, volitational, voluntary, autexousious.

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