VELLEITY


Meaning of VELLEITY in English

[ vɛ'li:ɪti ]

■ noun ( plural velleities ) formal a wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

Origin

C17: from med. L. velleitas , from L. velle 'to wish'.

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