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morality

/məˈræl.ɪ.ti/

/məˈræl.ə.ti/

Translations

moralitynoun

moralities

The morality of the story teaches us about kindness.

Мораль истории учит нас доброте.

The book discusses the concept of morality in modern society.

Книга обсуждает концепцию нравственности в современном обществе.

Additional translations

Synonyms

moral code

moralityadjective

/məˈræl.ɪ.ti/

/məˈræl.ə.ti/

Used only attributively before another noun, chiefly in the fixed collocation "morality play".

moralitynoun

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

The morality of the decision was questioned by many in the community.

A particular system of values and principles of conduct, especially one held by a specified person or society.

The morality of the ancient Greeks was heavily influenced by their mythology.

The extent to which an action is right or wrong.

The morality of his actions was debated by the ethics committee.

moralityadjective

Designating a medieval allegorical drama intended to teach moral lessons; relating to such plays (used attributively).

The festival featured a traditional morality play portraying the struggle between virtue and vice.