rectitude

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Definition of rectitude in English Turkish dictionary

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Definition of rectitude in English English dictionary

Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws; (moral) uprightness

We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.

Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent

the quality of being upright in principles and conduct

{n} straitness, uprightness, integrity

{i} integrity, morality, ethicalness; self-righteousness

Straightness

uprightness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws; uprightness of mind; uprightness; integrity; honesty; justice

Right judgment

1 In morality, rightness of principle or practice; uprightness of mind; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws Rectitude of mind is the disposition to act in conformity to any known standard of right, truth or justice; rectitude of conduct is the actual conformity to such standard Perfect rectitude belongs only to the Supreme Being The more nearly the rectitude of men approaches to the standard of the divine law, the more exalted and dignified is their character Want of rectitude is not only sinful, but debasing There is a sublimity in conscious rectitude - in comparison with which the treasures of earth are not worth naming -J Hawes

Rectitude is a quality or attitude that is shown by people who behave honestly and morally according to accepted standards. people of the utmost moral rectitude. behaviour that is honest and morally correct (rectitudo, from rectus; RECTIFY)

the formal, dignified demeanor assumed by a proctologist immediately before he examines you

(n), the formal, dignified demeanor assumed by a proctologist immediately before he examines you

righteousness

Hyphenation

rec·ti·tude

Turkish pronunciation

rektîtud

Synonyms

honesty, integrity, morality

Pronunciation

/ˈrektəˌto͞od/ /ˈrɛktɪˌtuːd/

Etymology

() Middle English, from Middle French rectitude, from Late Latin rectitūdō (“straightness, uprightness”), from Latin rectus (“straight”), perfect passive participle of regō (“regulate, guide”).