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will⋅ing

[wil-ing]
–adjective
1. disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
2. cheerfully consenting or ready: a willing worker.
3. done, given, borne, used, etc., with cheerful readiness.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME. See will 2 , -ing 2


will⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
will⋅ing⋅ness, noun


1. minded.
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will·ing   (wĭl'ĭng)   
adj.  
  1. Disposed or inclined; prepared: I am willing to overlook your mistakes.

  2. Acting or ready to act gladly; eagerly compliant: "The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak" (Matthew 26:41).

  3. Done, given, accepted, or borne voluntarily or ungrudgingly. See Synonyms at voluntary.

  4. Of or relating to exercise of the will; volitional.

will'ing·ly adv., will'ing·ness n.
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Word Origin & History

willing 
O.E. willendliche; see will (v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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