voluntary
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: voluntaries
Sense 1
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Done by design or intention; intentional.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.
Một đoạn nhạc ngắn, thường có phần ngẫu hứng, chơi trên một nhạc cụ độc tấu
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A volunteer.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “voluntary” mean?
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
Is “voluntary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.