chastity — the practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃæstəti/
Example Sentences
- The vampire claimed that his 500-year chastity was harder to maintain than avoiding garlic.
- Many religious orders require their members to take vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity.
- The dating app for people committed to chastity had surprisingly few matches.
chastity
NOUN[/ˈtʃæstəti/]
the practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse
The young knight vowed chastity before the altar, sword laid down in solemn promise.
In chastity, she finds honesty and modesty!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'castitas' meaning purity or moral cleanliness, derived from 'castus' meaning pure or chaste. The concept was deeply rooted in ancient Roman religious practices, particularly the Vestal Virgins who were required to maintain chastity.
Breakdown
cast- (pure, clean) + -ity (noun suffix meaning state or quality)
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📝Examples
“The vampire claimed that his 500-year chastity was harder to maintain than avoiding garlic.”
“Many religious orders require their members to take vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity.”
“The dating app for people committed to chastity had surprisingly few matches.”
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