velleity
/vɛˈliːɪti
/noun (plural velleities) formal
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action: the notion intrigued me, but remained a velleity
Origin
Early 17th century: from medieval Latin velleitas, from Latin velle 'to wish'.
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