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      velleity
      noun
      volition in its weakest form
      a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
      Roots
      vellevell- · Latin · to wish, willitas-eity · Latin · quality, state
      Words related to velleity
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      Where does velleity come from?

      The word velleity breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: vell, from Latin velle (“to wish, will”); and -eity, from Latin itas (“quality, state”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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