abulic
|a-bu-lic|
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/əˈbjuːlɪk/
lack of will
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abulic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aboulia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'boulē' meant 'will or decision.'
Historical Evolution
'aboulia' transformed into the French word 'abulie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abulic' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of will or decision-making ability,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suffering from abulia, a condition characterized by an inability to make decisions or act independently.
The patient was diagnosed as abulic, unable to make even the simplest decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 08:51