Definition of velleity Velleity

vel•le•i•ty

We found 6 definitions of velleity from 4 different sources.

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What does velleity mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: velleities

velleity - volition in its weakest form
velleity - a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
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  • velleity (Noun)
    The lowest degree of desire or volition, with no effort to act.
  • velleity (Noun)
    A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • velleity (n.)
    The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition.

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