Integrity: meaning, definitions and examples

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integrity

[ ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti ]

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personal values

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

Synonyms

honesty, morality, trustworthiness, uprightness

Examples of usage

He is known for his integrity and fairness.
She is a woman of integrity and honor.

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systems/processes

The state of being whole and undivided; the condition of being unified or unimpaired.

Synonyms

coherence, soundness, unity, wholeness

Examples of usage

The bridge was tested for structural integrity.
We need to ensure the integrity of the data.

Translations

Translations of the word "integrity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 integridade

🇮🇳 अखंडता

🇩🇪 Integrität

🇮🇩 integritas

🇺🇦 цілісність

🇵🇱 integralność

🇯🇵 誠実

🇫🇷 intégrité

🇪🇸 integridad

🇹🇷 bütünlük

🇰🇷 진실성

🇸🇦 نزاهة

🇨🇿 integrita

🇸🇰 integrita

🇨🇳 完整性

🇸🇮 integriteta

🇮🇸 heiðarleiki

🇰🇿 адалдық

🇬🇪 ინტეგრირება

🇦🇿 dürüstlük

🇲🇽 integridad

Word origin

The word 'integrity' originated from the Latin word 'integritas', meaning 'wholeness' or 'entirety'. It has evolved over time to encompass notions of honesty, moral uprightness, and unity. The concept of integrity has been valued across cultures and societies as a fundamental virtue essential for personal and societal well-being.