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Velleity Definition & Meaning

velleity
noun
  1. a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
  2. volition in its weakest form

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Frequently asked questions

What does velleity mean?
a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain volition in its weakest form
What part of speech is velleity?
Velleity is a noun.
How many definitions does velleity have?
Velleity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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