Volition

Pronunciation: /vəˈlɪʃən/

Definitions of volition

noun a conscious choice or decision

Example Sentences

A1 I made the decision to go for a walk of my own volition.

A2 She acted of her own volition when she decided to quit her job.

B1 The employees were asked to participate in the training program of their own volition.

B2 He signed the contract of his own volition, fully aware of the terms and conditions.

C1 The artist created the masterpiece with complete volition, expressing his innermost thoughts and emotions.

C2 The politician acted with full volition, knowing the consequences of his actions on the country.

Examples of volition in a Sentence

formal She made the decision to pursue further education of her own volition.

informal He chose to go on the trip on his own volition.

slang I did that on my own volition, nobody forced me.

figurative The wind seemed to blow of its own volition, as if it had a mind of its own.

Grammatical Forms of volition

• past tense: willed
• plural: volitions
• comparative: more volitional
• superlative: most volitional
• present tense: will
• future tense: will
• perfect tense: have willed
• continuous tense: is willing
• singular: volition
• positive degree: volitional
• infinitive: to will
• gerund: willing
• participle: willing

Origin and Evolution of volition

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'volition' originated from the Latin word 'volitionem' which means 'will, volition, wish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'volition' has retained its original meaning of will or choice, but has also come to be associated with the concept of conscious decision-making and the ability to make choices freely.