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generosity
English
Etymology
From Middle French générosité, from Latin gener?sitas.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /?d???n????s?ti/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?d???n????s?ti/
- Rhymes: -?s?ti
- Hyphenation: ge?ne?ros?i?ty
Noun
generosity (countable and uncountable, plural generosities)
- (uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, time or resources.
- 1963: Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society
- We have mentioned generosity as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life.
- 1963: Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society
- (countable) A generous act.
- 1873: Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University
- May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and holy characters which shall be here formed […] .
- 1873: Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University
- (uncountable) The trait of being abundant, more than adequate.
- (archaic, uncountable) Good breeding; nobility of stock.
Synonyms
- liberality
- (good breeding, noble stock): nobility
Antonyms
- stinginess
Translations
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beneficence
English
Etymology
From Middle English beneficence, from Latin beneficentia.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /b??n?f?s?ns/
Noun
beneficence (countable and uncountable, plural beneficences)
- An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone else.
- Good or charitable character or behavior.
Synonyms
- See Thesaurus:goodness
Antonyms
- maleficence
Translations
See also
- benefice
- good works
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