rectitude
11Rectitude — La rectitude se distingue du rigorisme par l ouverture d esprit qu elle ajoute à l exigence de rigueur commune au rigorisme. Ces deux aspects doivent être distingués, sinon, on manque de rigueur ; Leur amalgame (intentionnel ou fortuit)… …
12RECTITUDE — s. f. Conformité à la règle droite, aux vrais principes, à la saine raison. Rectitude de principes. Rectitude d intention. Rectitude d esprit, de jugement. Il a autant de rectitude dans l esprit que de droiture dans le coeur …
13RECTITUDE — n. f. Conformité à la règle droite, aux vrais principes, à la saine raison. Rectitude de principes. Rectitude d’intention. Rectitude d’esprit, de jugement. Il s’emploie aussi pour désigner la Qualité de ce qui est droit. La rectitude d’une ligne …
14rectitude — /rek ti toohd , tyoohd /, n. 1. rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue: the rectitude of her motives. 2. correctness: rectitude of judgment. 3. straightness. [1400 50; late ME < MF < LL rectitudin (s. of rectitudo) straightness, equiv.… …
15rectitude — [[t]re̱ktɪtjuːd, AM tuːd[/t]] N UNCOUNT Rectitude is a quality or attitude that is shown by people who behave honestly and morally according to accepted standards. [FORMAL] ...people of the utmost moral rectitude …
16rectitude — /ˈrɛktətjud / (say rektuhtyoohd), / tʃud/ (say choohd) noun 1. rightness of principle or practice: the rectitude of one s motives. 2. correctness: rectitude of judgement. 3. Rare straightness. {Middle English, from Late Latin rectitūdo, from… …
17rectitude — noun /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd,ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd,ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd,ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd/ a) Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent. We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General… …
18rectitude — Synonyms and related words: angelicalness, assured probity, blamelessness, character, cleanness, conscientiousness, correctness, decency, erectness, estimableness, fairness, godliness, good character, goodness, high ideals, high principles, high… …
19rectitude — rec|ti|tude [ rektı,tud ] noun uncount FORMAL a very moral and correct way of behaving: moral rectitude …
20rectitude — The formal, dignified demeanor assumed by a proctologist immediately before he examines you. Students of Proctology 101, as you prepare to perform your first rectal exam, please remember to assume the proper rectitude. No laughing, giggling, or… …
