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English word avolition comes from English a-, English volition
a- (English)
(no longer productive) Away from. [First attested from around 1150 to 1350.] (no longer productive) forming words with the sense of wholly, or utterly out[First attested from around 1150 to 1350.] (no longer productive) Of, from. [First attested prior to 1150.] Not, without, opposite of. (no longer productive) Towards; Used to indicate direction, reduction to, increase to, change into, or [...]
volition (English)
(linguistics) A concept that distinguishes whether or not the subject or agent intended something.. A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]. The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
avolition (English)
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.