velleity
pronunciation
How to pronounce velleity in British English:
UK [ve'li:ɪtɪ]
How to pronounce velleity in American English:
US [ve'liətɪ]
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- Noun:
- a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
- volition in its weakest form
Word Origin
- velleity (n.)
- "volition in the weakest form; an indolent or inactive wish," 1610s, from Medieval Latin stem of velleitas (from Latin velle "to wish, will;" see will (v.)) + -ity.