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velleity

noun

/vəˈliːɪti/

Meaning

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.

whim, inclination, fancy, wish

determination, resolve, commitment

mere velleity, faint velleity

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspi...

expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.