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nɪnoun, plural -ties.
1.
bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
2.
nobility or elevation of character; worthiness: dignity of sentiments.
3.
elevated rank, office, station, etc.
4.
relative standing; rank.
5.
EXPANDa sign or token of respect: an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer.
6.
COLLAPSEArchaic.
a.
person of high rank or title.
b.
such persons collectively.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English dignite < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dignitās worthiness, equivalent to dign(us) worthy + -itās -ity
1175–1225; Middle English dignite < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dignitās worthiness, equivalent to dign(us) worthy + -itās -ity
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Dignity
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Example Sentences
- You have nothing to lose but postage and dignity.
- Increased immigration of workers of all skills levels will help allow retirees to age and die with dignity.
- The word gaman means to bear the seemingly unbearable with dignity and patience.
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Word Origin & History
dignity
early 13c., from O.Fr. dignete, from L. dignitatem (nom. dignitas) "worthiness," from dignus "worth (n.), worthy, proper, fitting" from PIE *dek-no-, from base *dek- "to take, accept" (see decent).
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