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immorality

[im-uh-ral-i-tee, im-aw-]

im·mo·ral·i·ty

[im-uh-ral-i-tee, im-aw-]
noun, plural -ties.
1.
immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.
2.
sexual misconduct.
3.
an immoral act.

Origin:
1560–70; immoral + -ity
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Immorality has a plethora of syllables.
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an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language.
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immorality (ˌɪməˈrælɪtɪ)
 
n , pl -ties
1.  the quality, character, or state of being immoral
2.  immoral behaviour, esp in sexual matters; licentiousness; profligacy or promiscuity
3.  an immoral act

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