velleity Meaning & Definition
/vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti/
What Does Velleity Mean?
Velleity is used as a noun meaning The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act. It can also mean A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.
Word Facts for Velleity
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | velleities |
Velleity Definition (Noun)
- The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.
- A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.
Synonyms of Velleity
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Velleity synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
velleity (countable and uncountable, plural velleities)
Words That Rhyme With Velleity
Origin of Velleity
From Medieval Latin velleitās, from Latin velle (“wish, will”).
How Do You Say Velleity?
The standard pronunciation of velleity is /vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (liː).