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rectitude

rec·ti·tude
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rek-ti-tood, -tyood]
    • /ˈrɛk tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
    • /ˈrek.tɪ.tjuːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rek-ti-tood, -tyood]
    • /ˈrɛk tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/

Definitions of rectitude word

  • noun rectitude rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue: the rectitude of her motives. 1
  • noun rectitude correctness: rectitude of judgment. 1
  • noun rectitude straightness. 1
  • noun rectitude moral correctness 1
  • uncountable noun rectitude Rectitude is a quality or attitude that is shown by people who behave honestly and morally according to accepted standards. 0
  • noun rectitude moral or religious correctness 0

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Origin of rectitude

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French < Late Latin rēctitūdin- (stem of rēctitūdō) straightness, equivalent to Latin rēct(us) right + -tūdin- -tude

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Parts of speech for Rectitude

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rectitude popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

rectitude usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for rectitude

noun rectitude

  • bluntness — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
  • character — The character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places.
  • constitutionality — In a particular political system, the constitutionality of a law or action is the fact that it is allowed by the constitution.
  • factualism — emphasis on, devotion to, or extensive reliance upon facts: the factualism of scientific experiment.
  • fair play — just and honorable treatment, action, or conduct: The political campaign was notably lacking in fair play.

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