velleity

n., pl. -ties.

1. Volition at its lowest level.
2. A mere wish or inclination.

[New Latin velleitās, from Latin velle, to wish.]

the lowest degree of volition; a slight wish or tendency, inclination

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain

Meaning #2: volition in its weakest form

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