Definition of RECTITUDE

rectitude

Meanings

Plural: rectitudes

Noun

  • righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  • Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.
  • The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement.
  • Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English rectitude, from Middle French rectitude, from Late Latin rectitūdō (“straightness, uprightness”), from Latin rectus (“straight”), perfect passive participle of regō (“regulate, guide”).

Scrabble Score: 12

rectitude is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 14

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