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religiosity

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re⋅li⋅gi⋅os⋅i⋅ty

[ri-lij-ee-os-i-tee]
–noun
1. the quality of being religious; piety; devoutness.
2. affected or excessive devotion to religion.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME religiosite < L religiōsitās, equiv. to religiōs(us) religious + -itās -ity
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re·li·gi·os·i·ty   (rĭ-lĭj'ē-ŏs'ĭ-tē)   
n.  
  1. The quality of being religious.

  2. Excessive or affected piety.

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