adj
volitional
Volitional (adj) means relating to a person's will or their own decisions.
adj
1
Relating to a person's will or their own decisions.
"Little by little the whole subject population of the world was fitted with the instruments of volitional control. The government was now practically omnipotent."
— Olaf Stapledon, Darkness and the Light (1942)
2
Carried out by deliberate personal choice, rather than following outside rules or happening by chance.
"“Loving on” someone—whether he likes it or not—posits love as a volitional activity, an act not of passion but of will."
— Rebecca Mead, The Power of ‘Love’ in Politics (2016)
3
In grammar, showing intention, a suggestion, a guess, or an invitation to join in.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like volitional.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for volitional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
See all rhymes for volitional →
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of volitional?
"volitional" (adj) means relating to a person's will or their own decisions.
What is another word for volitional?
Other words for "volitional" include deliberate.
What is the opposite of volitional?
The opposite of "volitional" is mandatory.
What are the different meanings of volitional?
"volitional" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to a person's will or their own decisions; 2. Carried out by deliberate personal choice, rather than following outside rules or happening by chance; 3. In grammar, showing intention, a suggestion, a guess, or an invitation to join in.
