adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining the will or volition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
volitive
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Pronunciation
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US: /ˈvɑlətɪv/
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UK: /ˈvɒlətɪv/
adj
Meaning 2
In the volitive; expressing a wish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
A specific volitive form of a verb.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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History
Etymology
From Medieval Latin volitivus (from volo (“want”) + -ivus), a Scholastic translation of the Ancient Greek θελητικός (thelētikós), from θέλησις (thélēsis, “a will, a willing”).
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Spanish: volitivo — of or pertaining to will or volition