volitive

volitive
/vol"i tiv/, adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by volition.
2. Gram. expressing a wish or permission: a volitive construction.
[1650-60; VOLIT(ION) + -IVE]

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  • volitive — I. ˈväləd.iv, ətiv adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin volitivus, from Latin vol (stem of velle to will) + itivus (as in Latin positivus positive) 1. : of or relating to the will : originating in the will : having the power to will 2. :… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • volitive — /ˈvɒlətɪv/ (say voluhtiv) adjective 1. characterised by or relating to volition. 2. Grammar expressing a wish or permission: a volitive construction. {volit(ion) + ive} …  

  • Volitive mood — The volitive moods are a category of grammatical moods that indicate the desires, wishes or fears, of the speaker.ee also* Grammatical mood …   Wikipedia

  • volitive — adjective Date: 1660 1. of or relating to the will 2. expressing a wish or permission …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • volitive — vol·i·tive …   English syllables

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