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incorruptibility

/'inkə,rʌptə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (incorruptibleness) /,inkə'rʌptəblnis/
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Word: Incorruptibility

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Incorruptibility means the quality of being unable to be corrupted or influenced in a negative way. It often refers to a person's morals or principles, indicating that they cannot be bribed or swayed to do wrong.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "incorruptibility" when talking about someone's character, especially in discussions about ethics, integrity, or honesty.
  • It is often used in formal contexts or discussions about law, politics, or morality.
Example Sentence:
  • "The judge was known for his incorruptibility, making fair decisions without being influenced by money or power."
Advanced Usage:
  • In literature or discussions about philosophy, "incorruptibility" might refer to ideals or virtues that remain pure and unchanged despite external pressures.
Word Variants:
  • Incorruptible (adjective): Describing someone or something that cannot be corrupted. For example, "She has an incorruptible spirit."
  • Corrupt (verb/adjective): To change something from good to bad or to involve wrongdoing. For example, "The corrupt politician was caught taking bribes."
Different Meanings:
  • In a broader sense, "incorruptibility" can refer to things that are not subject to decay or deterioration, though this usage is less common.
Synonyms:
  • Integrity
  • Purity
  • Honesty
  • Uprightness
  • Morality
Idioms/Phrases:

While there are no direct idioms that use "incorruptibility," you can use related phrases like: - "Stand firm in one's principles" – meaning to maintain one’s moral stance despite challenges.

Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to "incorruptibility," but you might encounter phrases like: - "Give in to" – which means to yield or surrender to temptation or pressure, the opposite of being incorruptible.

Noun
  1. the incapability of being corrupted

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