Voluntary Definition & Meaning
voluntary
- adjective
- of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled; "man is a voluntary agent"; "participation was voluntary"; "voluntary manslaughter"; "voluntary generosity in times of disaster"; "voluntary social workers"; "a voluntary confession"
- controlled by individual volition; "voluntary motions"; "voluntary muscles"
- noun
- (military) a person who freely enlists for service
- composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
"Voluntary" in song lyrics
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"ward state adoption minnesota voluntary"
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"composer of the trumpet voluntary"
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"is the social security number voluntary"
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Words that rhyme with voluntary
Usage tips for "voluntary"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does voluntary mean?
- of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled; "man is a voluntary agent"; "participation was voluntary"; "voluntary manslaughter"; "voluntary generosity in times of disaster"; "voluntary social workers"; "a voluntary confession" controlled by individual volition; "voluntary motions
- What part of speech is voluntary?
- Voluntary is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does voluntary have?
- Voluntary has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).