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Added 9 October 2026

morality

/məˈɹælɪti/ noun

In Latin: mōrālitās Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about morality at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct.
Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong.

Origin

From Anglo-Norman moralité, Middle French moralité, from Late Latin mōrālitās (“manner, characteristic, character”), from Latin mōrālis (“relating to manners or morals”), from mōs (“manner, custom”). equivalent to moral + -ity.

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