View synonyms for volitional

volitional

[ voh-lish-uh-nl, vuh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

done of one’s own will or choosing; deliberately decided or chosen:
Researchers must make a reasonable effort to obtain the express and volitional assent of their research subjects.
under conscious control:
The most hopeful new development is that scientists have used artificial nerve connections to restore some volitional movement for a subject's paralyzed arm.

Browse