First Known Use: 1618
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velleity
noun vel·le·i·ty \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
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Origin of VELLEITY
New Latin velleitas, from Latin velle to wish, will — more at will
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