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Definitions for volitive
ˈvɒl ɪ tɪvvoli·tive

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  1. volitivenoun

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

  2. volitivenoun

    A specific volitive form of a verb.

  3. volitiveadjective

    of or pertaining the will or volition

  4. volitiveadjective

    in the volitive

Wikipedia

  1. volitive

    Volitive modality (abbreviated VOL) is a linguistic modality that indicates the desires, wishes or fears of the speaker. It is classified as a subcategory of deontic modality.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Volitiveadjective

    of or pertaining to the will; originating in the will; having the power to will

  2. Volitiveadjective

    used in expressing a wish or permission as, volitive proposition

  3. Etymology: [See Volition.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of volitive in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of volitive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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