volition | Definition of volition

Synonyms and Antonyms of volition

1 the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions

oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition

Synonyms of volition

accord, autonomy, choice, free will, self-determination, will

Words Related to volition

election, preference, selection

bent, devices, disposition, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

alternative, discretion, option, pick, way

Near Antonyms of volition

coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure

2 the power, right, or opportunity to choose

left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated

Synonyms of volition

alternative, choice, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, way

Words Related to volition

determination, free will, will

say, voice, vote

inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency

discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity

Near Antonyms of volition

coercion, duress, force

duty, obligation

Hobson's choice