volitive

American  

[vol-i-tiv] / ˈvɒl ɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by volition.

2. Grammar. expressing a wish or permission.

   a volitive construction.

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volitive British  

/ ˈvɒlɪtɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or emanating from the will

2. grammar another word for desiderative

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Other Word Forms

• unvolitive adjective

Etymology

Origin of volitive

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

Example Sentences

Impersonal verbs, 138; —— gen. with, 209; —— dat. with, 187, II, b; —— in passive, 256, 3; —— with substantive clauses developed from volitive, 295, 6; —— of result, 297, 2; —— with infin.,

From New Latin Grammar by Bennett, Charles E. (Charles Edwin)

Shall, on the other hand, is declaratory or promissory in the first person singular and plural; volitive in the second and third singular and plural.

From Notes and Queries, Number 188, June 4, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

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

From Spontaneous Activity in Education by Montessori, Maria

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 Spontaneous Activity in Education by Montessori, Maria

The fact is simply thus:—Will is volitive in the first persons singular and plural; and simply declarative or promissory in the second and third persons singular and plural.

From Notes and Queries, Number 188, June 4, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various