velleity
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.vel·le·i·ty
noun \ve-ˈlē-ə-tē, və-\ plural vel·le·i·ties
Definition of VELLEITY
1
: the lowest degree of volition
2
: a slight wish or tendency : inclination
Origin of VELLEITY
New Latin velleitas, from Latin velle to wish, will — more at will
First Known Use: 1618
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