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voluntary

/ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/

noun

Meaning

  • A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.

  • A volunteer.

  • A supporter of voluntarism; a voluntarist.

adjective

Meaning

  • Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

  • Done by design or intention; intentional.

    "If a man accidentally kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter."

  • Working or done without payment.

  • Endowed with the power of willing.

  • Of or relating to voluntarism.

    "a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church"

Synonyms

discretionary,
optional,
volitional,
intentional,
willful,
honorary,
pro bono,
unpaid,
unsalaried,
unwaged,
autonomous,
spontaneous

adverb

Meaning

  • Voluntarily.