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How do you spell Voluntary?

Correct spelling

voluntary

VOLUNT + ARY. Ends in ARY.

Why is voluntary spelled this way?

From Latin voluntarius, of free will. VOLUNTAS (will). Voluntary action comes from free will — chosen, not compelled.

Common misspellings of voluntary

volunteryvoluntareyvoluntryvolantary

Example

The work is voluntary.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "voluntary". VOLUNT + ARY. Ends in ARY.
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