volition

Meanings

• Noun

  The power or ability to make conscious decisions.

  - "His volition in this matter was strong."
  - "She acted against her volition."
  - "The patient regained volition after the surgery."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with volition
relation , collision , devotion , relation

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Variants

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volition , volitional , volitions , of her own volition , of his own volition , of one's own volition , of their own volition

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'voluntas' meaning 'will' or 'desire'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'volition' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. In psychology, volition is related to the concept of self-efficacy, which is the belief in one's ability to successfully execute actions to produce desired outcomes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Free will: The belief that individuals have the power to make choices that are not determined by fate or external influences.

2. Determinism: The belief that all events, including human actions, are determined by previous causes.

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Culture

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Volition is a concept that has been explored extensively in philosophy, particularly in discussions about free will and determinism. It has been a central theme in various works of literature, such as 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley and '1984' by George Orwell, where the power of individual volition is contrasted with the control of external forces.

How to Memorize "volition"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb turning on in your mind whenever you think of the word 'volition'. Visualize yourself making decisions with confidence and clarity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'volition' with the word 'choice'. Remember that volition is the ability to make conscious decisions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym VOLITION to remember the meaning: Voluntary, Objective, Long-term, Informed, Intention.

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