virtue — behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrtʃu/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said that honesty is a virtue, but she also hid cookies from my grandfather.
- The virtue of this new smartphone is its long battery life.
- He got the job by virtue of his excellent English skills and his ability to make everyone laugh.
virtue
NOUN[/ˈvɜːrtʃu/]
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of something
His honesty is the virtue everyone in the village quietly admires.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'virtus' meaning 'excellence, courage, or moral strength,' derived from 'vir' meaning 'man.' The word entered English through Old French 'vertu' in the 12th century.
Breakdown
Latin 'vir' (man) + '-tus' (quality/state suffix) = 'virtus' (excellence/virtue). The Latin root emphasizes the qualities traditionally associated with masculine strength and moral excellence.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always said that honesty is a virtue, but she also hid cookies from my grandfather.”
“The virtue of this new smartphone is its long battery life.”
“He got the job by virtue of his excellent English skills and his ability to make everyone laugh.”
“Patience is a virtue, especially when waiting for your food delivery on a rainy day.”
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