wilfully

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting deliberately and intentionally, with full knowledge and volition.

• adverb

  Performing an action deliberately and intentionally, without being compelled or coerced.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wilfully
compulsorily , willfully , sorrowfully , jolly,olly,olly,olly,olly,olly

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Variants

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wilful , willful , willfully , willfulness , willfulnesses

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Etymology

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From old English 'willian' meaning to be willing, from 'will' meaning desire or will.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wilfully' contains the word 'will' twice.

2. The word 'wilfully' is 9 letters long.

3. The word 'wilfully' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. volition: The power of consciously making and carrying out decisions.

2. intentionality: The quality of being intentional or deliberate.

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Culture

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In literature, 'wilfully' is often used to describe characters who make conscious choices that lead to their own downfall, such as in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. In music, it is the title of a song by The Beatles.

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3. mnemonics
   

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