venality

ve·nal·i·ty

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vee-nal-i-tee, vuh-]
- /viˈnæl ɪ ti, və-/
- /ˈviː.nəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-nal-i-tee, vuh-]
- /viˈnæl ɪ ti, və-/

Definitions of venality word

noun venality the condition or quality of being venal; openness to bribery or corruption. 1
noun venality state, quality, or instance of being venal; willingness to be bribed or bought off, or to prostitute one's talents for mercenary considerations 0

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Origin of venality

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word vēnālitas, dating back to 1605-15. See venal, -ity

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Parts of speech for Venality

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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venality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for venality

noun venality

breach of trust — a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position
bribery — Bribery is the act of offering someone money or something valuable in order to persuade them to do something for you.
corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
disbarment — to expel from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular court.
disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.

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