How do you pronounce velleity?

velleity is pronounced as /vəˈliːɪti/.

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velleity

💭velleity (vɛlɛɪti)

noun

/vəˈliːɪti/

désir faible (desir faible)

Vein vellum

Signification

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

Traduction de la signification

un désir pas assez fort pour mener à l'action

un desir pas assez fort pour mener a l'action

Phrases d'exemple

His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.

Son intérêt pour la peinture n'a jamais dépassé un simple désir faible.

Son interet pour la peinture n'a jamais depasse un simple desir faible.

Synonymes

whim, inclination, fancy, wish

Antonymes

determination, resolve, commitment

Collocations

mere velleity, faint velleity

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