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will vs velleity

velleity vs will

will and velleity both are nouns.

will is a verb but velleity is not a verb.

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

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