Definitions
- Referring to an action or decision made by one's own will or choice. - Describing a behavior that is intentional and purposeful. - Talking about the ability to make choices and decisions based on one's own desires and goals.
- Referring to an action or behavior that is done willingly and without coercion. - Describing something that is freely chosen and not required or mandatory. - Talking about an activity or service that is performed without payment or compensation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to actions or behaviors that are done by choice.
- 2Both words emphasize the importance of personal agency and free will.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions that are not forced or mandatory.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Volitional is less common than voluntary in everyday language.
- 2Focus: Volitional emphasizes the individual's ability to make choices and decisions, while voluntary focuses on the willingness to perform an action or service.
- 3Connotation: Volitional has a neutral connotation, while voluntary can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Scope: Volitional can refer to a wide range of actions and decisions, while voluntary is more commonly used to describe actions that are done without payment or compensation.
- 5Formality: Volitional is more formal than voluntary and is often used in academic or technical contexts.
Remember this!
Volitional and voluntary are synonyms that both relate to actions or behaviors that are done by choice. However, volitional emphasizes the individual's ability to make choices and decisions, while voluntary focuses on the willingness to perform an action or service. Additionally, voluntary is more commonly used in everyday language and has a wider scope of usage, while volitional is more formal and has a narrower scope of usage.
