volitional
UK/vəu'lɪʃənl/US/vәu'liʃәnl/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or done by a deliberate act of will; chosen rather than automatic
意志的；出于自主意愿的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvolitionroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=volitional
volition + -al (relating to) = relating to the will. Transparent adjective of volition; often contrasted with 'reflexive' or 'automatic' actions.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Breathing can be both automatic and volitional.
- 2.
The court examined whether the act was truly volitional.