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Word of the Day – Velleity

By November 1, 2017Word of the Day

Velleity (noun)

vel-ee-it-ee

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

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

Example sentences

“The idea intrigued me, but it remained a velleity”

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