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intention vs volition

volition vs intention

intention and volition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intention Yes No No No
volition Yes No No No
As nouns, volition is a hypernym of intention; that is, volition is a word with a broader meaning than intention:
  • intention: an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
  • volition: the act of making a choice
Other hypernyms of intention include willing.
intention (noun) volition (noun)
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out the act of making a choice
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
Difference between intention and volition

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