absence of motive
Roget-categorie 615a
5. Words relating to the voluntary powers› 5.1. Volition in general
›› 5.1.2. Causes of volition
#615a.
Absence of Motive
zelfstandig naamwoord
absence of motive,
aimlessness —
caprice
etc.
608 —
chance
etc.
(absence of design)
621.
werkwoord
have no motive —
scruple
etc.
(be unwilling)
603.
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
without rhyme or reason —
aimless,
capricious,
whimsical
etc.
(chance)
621.
bijwoord
out of mere caprice.
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