abulia

(ə bo̵̅o̅′lē ə, -byo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

Psychol. loss of the ability to exercise will power and make decisions

Origin: ModL < Gr aboulia, indecision < a-, without + boulē, will, determination

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See abulia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also a·bou·li·a

noun

Loss or impairment of the ability to make decisions or act independently.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: , from Greek abouliā, indecision

Origin: : a-, without; see a-¹

Origin: + boulē, will; see g^welə- in Indo-European roots

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