volition
/vəˈlɪʃn/
vo · li · tion
və · ˈlɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. Free will; choice
Significado en Español
voluntad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ý chí, sự tự nguyện
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Example Sentence
She made the decision of her own volition.
她是出于自己的意志做出这个决定的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
vol（will）+ ition→ will, determination.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “volition”:
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A
Destiny
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B
Willpower
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C
Habit
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D
Fortune
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B — Willpower.
“volition” means n. Free will; choice
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She left the safe, steady job of her own ______, and no one at all forced her.
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A
force
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B
pressure
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C
command
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D
volition
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D — volition.
“volition” means n. Free will; choice
Common questions about “volition”
What does “volition” mean?
volition — n. Free will; choice. In Chinese: 意志，自愿选择.
How do you pronounce “volition”?
volition is pronounced /vəˈlɪʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: vo · li · tion.
How do you use “volition” in a sentence?
She made the decision of her own volition. (她是出于自己的意志做出这个决定的。)
What are synonyms for “volition”?
will, choice, discretion — all close in meaning to volition (n. Free will; choice).
Is “volition” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. volition appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “volition”?
vol（will）+ ition→ will, determination.
