Integrity

Definition

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
• Respelling: in-TEG-ri-tee (with "in" as in "tin," "TEG" as in "beg," "ri" as in "sit," and "tee" as in "see")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
• Respelling: in-TEG-ri-tee (with "in" as in "tin," "TEG" as in "beg," "ri" as in "sit," and "tee" as in "see")

In both dialects, "integrity" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "TEG." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-TEG-ri-tee."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word integritas, meaning "wholeness, completeness", which comes from integer, meaning "intact, whole".

Derivatives

• Integer
• Integrate
• Integrable
• Integrative
• Integrator

Synonyms

• Honesty
• Uprightness
• Wholeness

Antonyms

• Deceitfulness
• Corruption
• Duplicity

Usage

"Integrity" is commonly used in contexts involving ethics, morality, and structural wholeness. It is frequently discussed in personal, professional, and institutional settings to emphasize the importance of honesty and ethical behavior.

Related Terms

• Morality
• Ethics
• Virtue
• Sincerity
• Authenticity

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Integrity (Noun, Ethics): The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
  • Example: "She is known for her integrity and fairness in all her business dealings."

• Integrity (Noun, Structural): The state of being whole and undivided, often used to describe systems, organizations, or physical structures.
  • Example: "The engineers were concerned about the structural integrity of the bridge."

• Integrity (Noun, Data): The condition of data being accurate and consistent over its entire lifecycle.
  • Example: "Ensuring data integrity is crucial for maintaining reliable information systems."

Note: "Integrity" can be used in various contexts, from moral character to the structural soundness of an object. In all its meanings, it denotes wholeness, consistency, and a lack of corruption or compromise.