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integrity

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛgrɪti/
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Definition of integrity

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles:a gentleman of complete integrity
  • 2the state of being whole and undivided:upholding territorial integrity and national sovereignty
  • the condition of being unified or sound in construction:the structural integrity of the novel
  • internal consistency or lack of corruption in electronic data: [as modifier]:integrity checking

Origin:

late Middle English (in integrity (sense 2)): from French intégrité or Latin integritas, from integer 'intact' (see integer). Compare with entirety, integral, and integrate

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