VELLEITY


Meaning of VELLEITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ve-ˈlē-ə-tē, və- ]

noun

( plural -ties )

Etymology: New Latin velleitas, from Latin velle to wish, will — more at will

Date: 1618

1. : the lowest degree of volition

2. : a slight wish or tendency : inclination

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