avolition

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English[edit]

WOTD – 14 March 2006
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Etymology[edit]

a- +‎ volition

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/
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Noun[edit]

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.

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