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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuh-lee-i-tee]
- /vəˈli ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuh-lee-i-tee]
- /vəˈli ɪ ti/
Definitions of velleities word
- noun plural velleities volition in its weakest form. 1
- noun plural velleities a mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain it. 1
- noun velleities plural of velleity. 0
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Origin of velleities
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < New Latin velleitās, equivalent to Latin velle to be willing + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Velleities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
velleities popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
velleities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for velleities
noun velleities
- fancies — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
- inclinations — A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity.
- wills — a male given name, form of William.
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