# voluntary

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ · frequency rank #7,083

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From Middle English voluntarie, from Old French volontaire, from Latin voluntārius (“willing, of free will”), from voluntās (“will, choice, desire”), from volēns, present participle of volo (“to will”). Displaced native Old English selfwille (literally “self-willed”).

## Easily confused with
- **voluntarily** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/voluntarily-vs-voluntary)

## Common misspellings (14)
`ovluntary`, `vlountary`, `volluntary`, `volnutary`, `volunatry`, `volunntary`, `voluntarry`, `voluntaryy`, `voluntayr`, `voluntray`, `volunttary`, `volutnary`, `voulntary`, `vvoluntary`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/voluntary