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volitive
[
vol
-i-tiv
]
vol·i·tive
/
ˈvɒl
ɪ
tɪv
/
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vol
-i-tiv
]
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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by
volition
.
2.
Grammar
.
expressing a wish or permission:
a volitive construction.
Origin:
1650–60;
volit(ion)
+
-ive
Related forms
un·vol·i·tive,
adjective
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Volitive
is always a great word to know.
So is
en dash
. Does it mean:
So is
bang
. Does it mean:
So is
pound sign
. Does it mean:
a dash one en long.
a dash one em long.
an exclamation point.
the symbol (#) used for various purposes.
a character or symbol (&) for and
the symbol (#) used for various purposes.
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volitive
(ˈvɒlɪtɪv)
—
adj
1.
of, relating to, or emanating from the will
2.
grammar
another word for
desiderative
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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