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volitive
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Japanese Meaning
動詞の活用形の一種で、話者や文脈上の意志・希望を示す形態 / ある行為が望ましく意図されていることを表す、意志を示す動詞の形式 / 実際に行われるかどうかにかかわらず、意図や願望を伝えるための活用形
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(uncountable, linguistics) A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
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volitive
Linguists often analyze the volitive to see how speakers express desire or intention without committing to action.
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Linguists often analyze the volitive to see how speakers express desire or intention without committing to action.
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