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Definitions for Velleity
[1] volition in its weakest form.
[2] a mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain it.
[3] the weakest level of desire or volition
[4] a mere wish
Words related to Velleity
desire, capability, penchant, aptitude, predisposition, leaning, disposition, propensity, bias, prejudice, preference, impulse, temperament, predilection, appetite, affection, proclivity, affinity, purpose, discipline
Words nearby Velleity
velic, veliger, velikiye luki, velitation, velites, velleity, vellicate, vellore, vellum, vellus, velma
Origin of Velleity
1610–20; < New Latin velleitās, equivalent to Latin velle to be willing + -itās -ity
Word origin for Velleity
C17: from New Latin velleitās, from Latin velle to wish
Synonyms for Velleity
affection, appetite, aptitude, bias, capability, desire, disposition, impulse, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, preference, prejudice, proclivity, propensity, temperament, aptness, attachment, attraction, capacity, drift, druthers, fancy, fondness, groove, idiosyncrasy, liking, mind, movement, partiality, persuasion, pleasure, proneness, slant, stomach, susceptibility, taste, thing, trend, turn, type, urge, weakness, whim, will, wish, cup of tea, soft spot