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virtue

/ˈvɜːr.tʃuː/
vir · tue
Adverb:virtuously
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Plural:virtues
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Adjective:virtuous
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• noun

1

Behavior showing high moral standards; general moral excellence and righteousness.

Example

"Philosophers have long debated whether civic virtue can be taught in schools."

2

A specific quality or trait considered morally good or desirable in a person.

Example

"Patience is an essential virtue when mentoring young students."

3

A useful, advantageous, or beneficial quality of a thing or plan.

Example

"The main virtue of the new software is its simplicity and ease of use."

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• Rhymes for virtue

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'vertu', from Latin 'virtus' meaning moral strength, manliness, or excellence, derived from 'vir' (man).

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