rectitude

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

Etymology

From Middle English rectitude, from Middle French rectitude, from Late Latin rectitūdō (“straightness, uprightness”), from Latin rectus (“straight”), perfect passive participle of regō (“regulate, guide”).

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Synonyms

uprightness

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