Definition of VOLITIVE

volitive

Meanings

Plural: volitives

Adj

  • Of or pertaining the will or volition.
  • In the volitive; expressing a wish.

Noun

  • A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
  • A specific volitive form of a verb.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin volitivus (from volo (“want”) + -ivus), a Scholastic translation of the Ancient Greek θελητικός (thelētikós), from θέλησις (thélēsis, “a will, a willing”).

Scrabble Score: 14

volitive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
volitive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
volitive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

volitive is a valid Words With Friends word