volition
Volition (noun) means the act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will. Example: “She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out.”
How to use volition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChoosing to do something entirely by your own free will.
Fairly formal — "of my own free will" is a more everyday equivalent.
Word forms
volitions plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin volitio, "will," from Latin volo, "I wish" — related to "voluntary" and "volunteer."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “volition” mean?
The word “volition” means the act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will. In plain terms, choosing to do something entirely by your own free will.
How do you pronounce “volition”?
“Volition” is pronounced vuh-LIHSHN (/voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “volition” in a sentence?
Here is “volition” used in a sentence: “She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out.”
What part of speech is “volition”?
“Volition” is a noun.
Where does the word “volition” come from?
The word “volition” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin volitio, "will," from Latin volo, "I wish" — related to "voluntary" and "volunteer.".