abulia

noun abu·lia \ā-ˈbü-lē-ə, -ˈbyü-, ə-\

Definition of ABULIA

: abnormal lack of ability to act or to make decisions

— abu·lic \-lik\ adjective

New Latin, from ²a- + Greek boulē will

First Known Use: circa 1864

Medical Dictionary

noun abu·lia

: abnormal lack of ability to act or to make decisions that is characteristic of certain psychotic and neurotic conditions

—abu·lic also abou·lic \-lik\ adjective

abu·lia or abou·lia \ā-ˈb(y)ü-lē-ə, ə-\

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