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volitive | volitively |

As an adjective volitive

is of or pertaining the will or volition.

As a noun volitive

is (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.

As an adverb volitively is

in a volitive way.

volitive

English

Adjective

(-)
  • of or pertaining the will or volition
  • in the

    • Derived terms

    * volitivity

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (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.
  • (linguistics) A specific volitive form of a verb.

    • See also

    * mode * desiderative ----

    volitively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a volitive way.