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vol⋅i⋅ta⋅tion

  [vol-i-tey-shuhn]
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–noun
the act or power of flying.
Origin:
1640–50; < ML volitātiōn- (s. of volitātiō), equiv. to L volitāt(us) (ptp. of volitāre to flutter; see volitant, -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:
vol⋅i⋅ta⋅tion⋅al, adjective
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vol·i·ta·tion   (vŏl'ĭ-tā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The act of flying; flight.

  2. The ability to fly.

vol'i·ta'tion·al adj.
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