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magnanimity

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mag⋅na⋅nim⋅i⋅ty

  [mag-nuh-nim-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. the quality of being magnanimous.
2. a magnanimous act.
Origin:
1300–50; ME magnanimite < L magnanimitās. See magnanimous, -ity
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mag·na·nim·i·ty   (māg'nə-nĭm'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. mag·na·nim·i·ties

  1. The quality of being magnanimous.

  2. A magnanimous act.

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Word Origin & History

magnanimity 
1340, "loftiness of thought or purpose," from O.Fr. magnanimite "high-mindedness," from L. magnanimitatem (nom. magnanimitas) "greatness of soul, high-mindedness," from magnanimus "having a great soul," from magnus "great" (see magnate) + animus "mind, soul, spirit." Probably a loan-translation of Gk. megalopsychos "high-souled, generous" (Aristotle) or megathymus "great-hearted."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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