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The correct spelling is voluntary.
How to pronounce voluntary
/ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/
nounIPA: /ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/
Say it like: Vol-unt-aree
The correct spelling is voluntary. A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument. For example: "If a man accidentally kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter."
Usage Examples
“If a man accidentally kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter.”
“a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.
- 2.A volunteer.
- 3.A supporter of voluntarism; a voluntarist.
adjective
- 1.Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
- 2.Done by design or intention; intentional.
- 3.Working or done without payment.
- 4.Endowed with the power of willing.
- 5.Of or relating to voluntarism.
adverb
- 1.Voluntarily.
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