INTEGRITY-Some have it twisted, here is clarity... Upgrade to PRO integrity Also found in: Medical, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia Upgrade to Pro version: Ad-free dictionary in·teg·ri·ty (n-tgr-t) n. 1. Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code. 2. The state of being unimpaired; soundness. 3. The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness. [Middle English integrite, from Old French, from Latin integrits, soundness, from integer, whole, complete; see tag- in Indo-European roots.] The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. integrity (ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ) n 1. adherence to moral principles; honesty 2. the quality of being unimpaired; soundness 3. unity; wholeness [C15: from Latin integritās; see integer] Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 in•teg•ri•ty (ɪnˈtɛg rɪ ti) n. 1. uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. 2. the state of being whole or entire: to preserve the integrity of the empire. 3. a sound or unimpaired condition. [1400–50; late Middle English integrite < Latin integritās. See integer, -ity] syn: See honor. Random House Kernerman Websters College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. integrity integrity - Datas consistency and freedom from corruption. moral turpitude - Evil character or lack of integrity. probity - Integrity, uprightness of character. prove - From Latin probare, meaning to test, it is literally to make (something) honest. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. integrity - an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting; the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development; he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia unity, wholeness state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; the current state of knowledge; his state of health; in a weak financial state completeness - the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed incompleteness, rawness - the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect; the study was criticized for incompleteness of data but it stimulated further research; the rawness of his diary made it unpublishable 2. integrity - moral soundness; he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business; they admired his scrupulous professional integrity character, fibre, fiber - the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; education has for its object the formation of character- Herbert Spencer probity - complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles; in a world where financial probity may not be widespread; he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity honestness, honesty - the quality of being honest Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. integrity noun 1. honesty, principle, honour, virtue, goodness, morality, purity, righteousness, probity, rectitude, truthfulness, trustworthiness, incorruptibility, uprightness, scrupulousness, reputability I have always regarded him as a man of integrity. honesty corruption, dishonesty, immorality, disrepute, deceit, duplicity 2. unity, unification, cohesion, coherence, wholeness, soundness, completeness Separatist movements are a threat to the integrity of the nation. unity fragility, flimsiness, unsoundness Quotations This above all: to thine own self be true [William Shakespeare Hamlet] Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: integrity [ɪnˈtegrɪtɪ] N [of person] → integridad f, honradez f (Comput) → integridad f Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005 integrity (inˈtegrəti) noun honesty. He is a man of absolute integrity. integridad Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd. in·teg·ri·ty n. integridad. English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 Upgrade to Pro version: Ad-free & more comprehensive dictionary Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2014 Farlex, Inc. a Mode Partner Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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