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velleity vs will

will vs velleity

velleity and will both are nouns.

velleity is not a verb while will is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
velleity Yes No No No
will Yes No Yes No
As nouns, will is a hypernym of velleity; that is, will is a word with a broader meaning than velleity:
  • velleity: volition in its weakest form
  • will: the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
Other hypernyms of velleity include volition.
velleity (noun) will (noun)
volition in its weakest form the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
velleity (verb) will (verb)
determine by choice
decree or ordain
leave or give by will after one's death
Difference between velleity and will

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