Volition
/vəˈlɪʃ.ən/noun
The act of making a conscious choice or decision.
Did you know?The term 'volition' is derived from the Latin word 'volutio', which was often linked to the concept of divine will and intention, suggesting our choices may echo greater cosmic forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wel-
“to wish, will, or choose.”
Latin
Latin
volutio
“a rolling, a turning, or an act of will.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
volitio
“the action of willing or wishing.”
Old French
Old French
volition
“the act of choosing or deciding.”
14th Century
Middle English
volicioun
“the power of choosing; will.”
Modern English
English
volition
“the act of making a conscious choice.”