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/
Korean meaning: 순결, 정절; 성적 순수함을 지키는 것
Korean pronunciation: **채**스터티
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
A monk practices chastity through dedicated spiritual meditation in the monastery garden
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.
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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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