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morality

/məˈræl.ə.ti/
mo · ral · i · ty
Adverb:morally
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Plural:moralities
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Adjective:moral
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• noun

1

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Example

"Philosophers have debated the foundations of human morality for centuries."

2

The extent to which an action is right or wrong, or the quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct.

Example

"The committee questioned the morality of testing experimental drugs without full disclosure."

3

A particular system of values and principles of conduct held by a specified person or society.

Example

"Victorian morality placed a strong emphasis on public propriety and strict social roles."

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• Rhymes for morality

• Nearby Words

morale
moralist
moralistic
morality
moralize
moralizer
moralizingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'moralité', from Late Latin 'moralitas' ('manner, character, proper behavior'), which was coined by Cicero from Latin 'moralis' ('proper behavior of a person in society'), from 'mos' ('custom').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morality
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