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- [vuh-lee-i-tee]
- /vəˈli ɪ ti/
- /vˈeleɪti/
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- [vuh-lee-i-tee]
- /vəˈli ɪ ti/
Definitions of velleity word
- noun plural velleity volition in its weakest form. 1
- noun plural velleity a mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain it. 1
- noun velleity the weakest level of desire or volition 0
- noun velleity a mere wish 0
- noun velleity the weakest kind of desire or volition 0
- noun velleity a mere wish that does not lead to the slightest action 0
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Origin of velleity
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < New Latin velleitās, equivalent to Latin velle to be willing + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Velleity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
velleity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
velleity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for velleity
noun velleity
- conation — the element in psychological processes that tends towards activity or change and appears as desire, volition, and striving
- druthers — one's own way, choice, or preference: If I had my druthers, I'd dance all night.
- fancy — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
- free will — free and independent choice; voluntary decision: You took on the responsibility of your own free will.
- inclination — a disposition or bent, especially of the mind or will; a liking or preference: Much against his inclination, he was forced to resign.
Antonyms for velleity
noun velleity
- concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.
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