Virtue: meaning, definitions and examples

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virtue

 

[ หˆvษ™rtสƒuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

moral excellence

Virtue is the quality of being morally good or righteous. It involves moral excellence and righteousness in character. Virtue is often associated with qualities such as honesty, integrity, and kindness. It is the adherence to moral principles and ethical values.

Synonyms

goodness, morality, righteousness

Examples of usage

  • Her virtue and integrity are admired by everyone around her.
  • He has a strong sense of virtue and always does what is right.
Context #2 | Noun

strength or power

Virtue can also refer to strength or power, especially when describing the effectiveness of something. It is the quality of being able to produce desired results or outcomes.

Synonyms

effectiveness, power, strength

Examples of usage

  • The virtue of this medicine lies in its ability to cure the illness quickly.
  • His virtue as a leader lies in his ability to inspire and motivate others.

Translations

Translations of the word "virtue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น virtude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฆเฅเค—เฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tugend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebajikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตัะฝะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cnota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพณ (ใจใ, toku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vertu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virtud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erdem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋• (deok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุถูŠู„ุฉ (faแธฤซla)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ctnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ctnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๅพท (mฤ›idรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krepost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dygรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะทะณั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ” (sikete)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™zilษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virtud

Etymology

The word 'virtue' originates from the Latin word 'virtus', which means 'moral excellence' or 'manliness'. In ancient philosophy, virtue was considered a key element of living a good life. It was often associated with qualities such as courage, wisdom, and justice. Over time, the concept of virtue has evolved to encompass a broader range of moral values and principles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,286, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.