integrity

[ in-teg-ri-tee ]
/ ɪnˈtɛg rɪ ti /
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noun

adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire.
a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship's hull.

Origin of integrity

1400–50; late Middle English integrite < Latin integritās. See integer, -ity

synonym study for integrity

1. See honor.

Words nearby integrity

integration, integration by parts, integrationist, integrative bargaining, integrator, integrity, integument, integumentary, intel, intellect, intellection

Words related to integrity

honesty, virtue, probity, purity, sincerity, rectitude, principle, stability, cohesion, unity, soundness, righteousness, candor, goodness, incorruptibility, straightforwardness, incorruption, simplicity, coherence, perfection

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British Dictionary definitions for integrity

integrity
/ (ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ) /

noun

adherence to moral principles; honesty
the quality of being unimpaired; soundness
unity; wholeness

Word Origin for integrity

C15: from Latin integritās; see integer

Medical definitions for integrity

integrity
[ ĭn-tĕg′rĭ-tē ]

n.

The state of being unimpaired; soundness or wholeness.