avolition

English

WOTD – 14 March 2006

Etymology

From a- +‎ volition.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/

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Noun

avolition (uncountable)

1. Lack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy.

Anagrams

• violation