volitive Meaning & Definition
/ˈvɑlətɪv/
What Does Volitive Mean?
As an adjective, volitive means Of or pertaining the will or volition. It can also mean In the volitive; expressing a wish. As a noun, it means A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
Word Facts for Volitive
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈvɑlətɪv/ |
| Plural | volitives |
Volitive Definition (Adjective)
- Of or pertaining the will or volition.
- In the volitive; expressing a wish.
Volitive as a Noun
- A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
- A specific volitive form of a verb.
Adjective
- (grammar, of a verb) In the volitive; expressing a wish.
Synonyms of Volitive
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Volitive synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
volitive (not comparable)
volitive (countable and uncountable, plural volitives)
Words That Rhyme With Volitive
Origin of Volitive
From Medieval Latin volitivus (from volo (“want”) + -ivus), a Scholastic translation of the Ancient Greek θελητικός (thelētikós), from θέλησις (thélēsis, “a will, a willing”).