Malignity: meaning, definitions and examples

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malignity

[ məˈlɪɡnɪti ]

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evil

The quality or state of being malign; disposition to do evil; virulence; malice; as, malignity of heart.

Synonyms

evil, malevolence, malice

Examples of usage

He was shocked by the malignity of the crime.
The malignity of her words cut deep.

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disease

The state of being malignant; tendency to produce death; virulence; as, the malignity of an ulcer or of a fever.

Synonyms

deadliness, lethality, virulence

Examples of usage

The doctor was concerned about the malignity of the tumor.
The malignity of the disease spread quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "malignity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 malignidade

🇮🇳 दुष्टता

🇩🇪 Boshaftigkeit

🇮🇩 keburukan

🇺🇦 злоякісність

🇵🇱 złośliwość

🇯🇵 悪意 (あくい)

🇫🇷 malignité

🇪🇸 malignidad

🇹🇷 kötülük

🇰🇷 악의 (악의)

🇸🇦 خبيثة

🇨🇿 zlovolnost

🇸🇰 zlovôľa

🇨🇳 恶意 (è yì)

🇸🇮 zloba

🇮🇸 illvilji

🇰🇿 зұлымдық

🇬🇪 ბოროტება

🇦🇿 şər

🇲🇽 malignidad

Word origin

The word 'malignity' originated from the Latin word 'malignitas', which means 'malice' or 'evil disposition'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the quality of being malign or evil, as well as the tendency to produce death or harm, particularly in the context of diseases. The concept of malignity has been explored in various literary works, highlighting the darker aspects of human nature and the destructive power of malevolence.