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.

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