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avolition - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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Noun

avolition (uncountable)

  • 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.

Etymology

From a- + volition.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/
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