volitive

English

Etymology

From Medieval Latin volitivus (from volo (“want”) + -ivus), a Scholastic translation of the Ancient Greek θελητικός (thelētikós), from θέλησις (thélēsis, “a will, a willing”).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈvɑlətɪv/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈvɒlətɪv/

Adjective

volitive (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining the will or volition.
2. (grammar, of a verb) In the volitive; expressing a wish.

Derived terms

• de-volitive
• volitivity

Noun

volitive (countable and uncountable, plural volitives)

1. (uncountable, linguistics) A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
2. (linguistics) A specific volitive form of a verb.

See also

• mode
• desiderative

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vo.liˈti.ve/
• Rhymes: -ive
• Hyphenation: vo‧li‧tì‧ve

Adjective

volitive

1. feminine plural of volitivo

Anagrams

• evolviti