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willing

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

The English word “willing” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Ready to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.

noun

  1. The execution of a will.

Etymology

* (adjective): Old English willende, present participle of willan * (noun): Old English willung, from willian By surface analysis, will + -ing.

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