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单词 velleity
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Definition of velleity in English:

velleity

nounPlural velleities vɛˈliːɪti
formal
  • A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

    the notion intrigued me, but remained a velleity
    Synonyms
    tendency, propensity, proclivity, leaning

Origin

Early 17th century: from medieval Latin velleitas, from Latin velle 'to wish'.

 
 

Definition of velleity in US English:

velleity

noun
formal
  • A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

    the notion intrigued me, but remained a velleity
    Synonyms
    tendency, propensity, proclivity, leaning

Origin

Early 17th century: from medieval Latin velleitas, from Latin velle ‘to wish’.

 
 
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