volitive

[ vol-i-tiv ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by volition.
2. Grammar. expressing a wish or permission:

   a volitive construction.

volitive

/ ˈvɒlɪtɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or emanating from the will
2. grammar another word for desiderative

Other Words From

• un·voli·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of volitive¹

First recorded in 1650–60; volit(ion) + -ive

Example Sentences

They are also susceptible to inhaling vapors or gases emitted from volitive organic compounds in crumb rubber.

From Los Angeles Times

Sipple's arm ended up being the most severely burned part of his body because the gel stayed there until it burned away "I can't believe it's that volitive of a substance," he said.

From Seattle Times

The family and productive work: these are the two pivots of society; they rest upon the greatest volitive quality: constancy, or persistence.

From Project Gutenberg

The will certainly comes into play here: the performer wishes to devote himself to sport, or to dancing, or to the arts of self-defense, to compete in matches, etc.... but in order to will this it is necessary that he should have practised continually, thus making ready the apparatus on which the volitive act will finally depend, and to which it will issue its commands.

From Project Gutenberg

The volitive mechanism which prepares for decision is one of the most important mechanisms of the will; it is valuable in itself, and should be established and strengthened in itself.

From Project Gutenberg