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- [in-kuh-ruhp-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn kəˈrʌp tə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.kəˈrʌp.tɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuh-ruhp-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn kəˈrʌp tə bəl/
Definitions of incorruptibility word
- adjective incorruptibility not corruptible: incorruptible integrity. 1
- adjective incorruptibility that cannot be perverted or bribed: incorruptible by money. 1
- adjective incorruptibility that will not dissolve, disintegrate, decay, etc.: an incorruptible metal. 1
- noun incorruptibility The condition of being incorruptible; honesty. 1
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Origin of incorruptibility
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50; Middle English word from Late Latin word incorruptibilis. See in-3, corruptible
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Parts of speech for Incorruptibility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incorruptibility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incorruptibility
noun incorruptibility
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- veracity — habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness: He was not noted for his veracity.
- fairness — the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
- self-respect — proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character.
Antonyms for incorruptibility
noun incorruptibility
- injustice — the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
- unfairness — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- unjustness — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
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