morality — principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈrælɪti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's morality was so strict that she considered watching TV on Sunday a sin.
- The politician's morality was questioned after the scandal broke.
- He wrote a book about the morality of artificial intelligence.
morality
NOUN[/məˈrælɪti/]
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior
The movie raised difficult questions about morality and justice.
Her morality guided every difficult decision she made. (⚖️ Right + ❤️ Values → Morality = values that help us choose right over wrong.)
values that help us choose right over wrong.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin moralis, coined by Roman philosopher Cicero as a translation of Greek ethikos (ethical). The Latin root mos originally meant custom, habit, or manner, reflecting the concept of behavioral norms and social conventions.
Breakdown
moral (relating to customs and ethical conduct, from Latin moralis) + -ity (suffix forming nouns denoting state, quality, or condition).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's morality was so strict that she considered watching TV on Sunday a sin.”
“The politician's morality was questioned after the scandal broke.”
“He wrote a book about the morality of artificial intelligence.”
“The vampire struggled with the morality of drinking human blood while trying to fit into modern society.”
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