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velleity

noun

The lowest degree of desire or volition, with no effort to act.

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
V
Ends with
Y
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti/ /vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The lowest degree of desire or volition, with no effort to act.

  2. A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

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