voluntary

Meanings

• adjective

  Performed of one's own free will and choice.

  - "He made a voluntary contribution to the charity."
  - "Her decision to quit smoking was a voluntary one."

• adjective

  Acting without compulsion or coercion.

  - "The prisoners were given voluntary parole."
  - "Voluntary servitude is a form of slavery where the slave chooses to serve."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

compulsory , obligatory , involuntary , accidental , paid , salaried

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Synonyms

discretionary , optional , volitional , intentional , willful , honorary , pro bono , unpaid , unsalaried , unwaged , autonomous , spontaneous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with voluntary
merry , berry , quarry , marry , carry

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Variants

List of all variants of voluntary that leads to same result
voluntarily , voluntariness , voluntarinesses , voluntary , voluntaries , voluntary muscle , voluntary muscles , voluntary worker

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'voluntas' meaning 'will, desire' or 'voluntary' comes from 'voluntas' plus the suffix '-ary'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'voluntary' is also used in medicine to describe reflex actions that are not under conscious control, but this usage is not the same as the one in everyday language.

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Related Concepts

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1. involuntary: The opposite of voluntary, where actions are not under one's control.

2. free will: The philosophical belief that individuals have the power to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or by God or fate.

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Culture

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In literature, voluntary is often used to describe characters making choices or taking actions based on their free will. In philosophy, it is a central concept in discussions of personal autonomy and freedom.

How to Memorize "voluntary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a choice to do something, like donating to charity or quitting a bad habit. This is an example of a voluntary action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'voluntary' with the idea of personal freedom and choice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Voluntary actions are chosen freely' to help remember the definition.

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