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integrity

/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/
Meanings
  • noun

    The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

    - "Maintaining the integrity of the data is crucial for scientific research."
    - "The whistleblower revealed the company's lack of integrity."
    - "He has a reputation for integrity and is trusted by everyone."
  • noun

    The state of being whole and undamaged.

    - "The painting's integrity was maintained despite centuries of wear."
    - "The structural integrity of the bridge was compromised by the earthquake."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1171234"
Rhymes
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reliability , viability , stability , ability
Variants
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integrities , integrity
Etymology
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From the Latin integritas, from integros, past participle of integere 'to make whole, mend, repair'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'integrity' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. In mathematics, a function has integrity if its output is always determined by its input, regardless of any external factors.

  3. The word 'integrity' comes from the same Latin root as the word 'integer', meaning 'whole or complete'.

Related Concepts
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  1. honesty: The quality of being truthful and sincere.

  2. moral principles: A set of values that guide a person's behavior and decision-making.

  3. ethics: A system of moral principles that governs a person's or group's behavior.

Quotes
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  1. Many were tempted by a piece of the equity action and compromised their "integrity."

    - Bruce Nussbaum,{it}Business Week{/it},28 Jan. 2002

  2. But it is stunning to hear self-appointed watchdogs of public "integrity" shrug their shoulders at "standard" prosecutorial practice …

    - Wendy Kaminer,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},22 Mar. 1998

  3. By September, Gorbachev had told his aides that with Eastern Europe and Germany lost, the task was to defend the "integrity" of the Soviet Union itself.

    - Condoleezza Rice,{it}Newsweek{/it},22 Nov. 1999

  4. … a hundred-and-one-year-old Jewish philanthropist … donated two and a quarter million dollars to the Archdiocese to purchase the property and preserve the "integrity" of the landmark.

    - Brendan Gill,{it}New Yorker{/it},10 June 1991
Culture
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In literature, integrity is often portrayed as a virtue that is essential for personal growth and development. In art, it can be represented through symbols such as the unbroken circle or the unyielding tree. In music, integrity is reflected in the authenticity and honesty of the artist's expression.

How to Memorize "integrity"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a strong moral compass, making the right decisions even when it's difficult.
    - Visualize a solid, unbroken line or circle to represent the idea of integrity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'integrity' with the idea of being true to oneself and one's values.
    - Think of people you know who embody the quality of integrity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y. to remember the meaning: 'Integrity Never Tarnished, Even Regardless of Intense Temptation Yields.'
    - Create a mental image of a person with a shield of integrity, protecting them from harm.

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