ΑΥΤΟΝΕΚΟΥΣΙΟΣ, αυτονεκουσιος
AUTONEKOUSIOS, autonekousios
Sounds Like: ah-toh-neh-KOO-see-os
Translations: self-willing, self-chosen, voluntary, of one's own accord
From the root: ΑΥΤΟΣ, ΕΚΟΥΣΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective formed from 'ΑΥΤΟΣ' (autos), meaning 'self', and 'ΕΚΟΥΣΙΟΣ' (ekousios), meaning 'voluntary' or 'willing'. It describes something done by one's own will or choice, without external compulsion. It emphasizes the internal motivation and freedom of action. For example, it could be used to describe a gift given freely or a sacrifice made willingly.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
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- ΑΥΤΟΝΕΚΟΥΣΙΩΣ — of one's own accord, voluntarily, spontaneously, willingly
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