Daily Almanac for
Nov 30, 2009
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips

Dictionary


mo•ral•i•ty



Pronunciation: (mu-ral'i-tē, mô-), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -ties for 4–6.
1. conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
2. moral quality or character.
3. virtue in sexual matters; chastity.
4. a doctrine or system of morals.
5. moral instruction; a moral lesson, precept, discourse, or utterance.
6. See morality play.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

moralistmorality play
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark
See also:

 

Related Content