Definition of volition Volition

/vowlɪˈʃʌn/ - [vowlishun] - vo•li•tion

We found 9 definitions of volition from 5 different sources.

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What does volition mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: volitions

volition - the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition"
  willing
  choice, option, selection, pick the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
volition - the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith
  will
  mental faculty, faculty, module one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • volition (n.)
    The act of willing or choosing; the act of forming a purpose; the exercise of the will.
  • volition (n.)
    The result of an act or exercise of choosing or willing; a state of choice.
  • volition (n.)
    The power of willing or determining; will.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • volition
    The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention.

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