rapacity — aggressive greed; the quality of being grasping or greedy, especially for money or possessions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: aggressive greed; the quality of being grasping or greedy, especially for money or possessions
Pronunciation (IPA): /rəˈpæsəti/
Example Sentences
- The dragon's rapacity was legendary - it hoarded every shiny coin in the kingdom.
- His rapacity in the buffet line was embarrassing; he took three plates of dessert.
- The company's rapacity led to environmental destruction and public outrage.
rapacity
NOUN[/rəˈpæsəti/]
aggressive greed; the quality of being grasping or greedy, especially for money or possessions
The merchant's rapacity emptied every grain sack in the starving village.
His rapacity exceeds all capacity, fueled by pure audacity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rapacitas,' derived from 'rapax' meaning 'grasping' or 'seizing,' which comes from the verb 'rapere' meaning 'to seize' or 'to rob.' The word entered English through French influence during the medieval period.
Breakdown
rapac- (from Latin rapax, seizing/grasping) + -ity (noun suffix denoting quality or state) = rapacity
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📝Examples
“The dragon's rapacity was legendary - it hoarded every shiny coin in the kingdom.”
“His rapacity in the buffet line was embarrassing; he took three plates of dessert.”
“The company's rapacity led to environmental destruction and public outrage.”
“She criticized the rapacity of landlords who exploit vulnerable tenants.”
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