Meaning
A bad habit or a weak, bad side of a person's character.
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Word origin
From Latin vitium, a fault or defect, through Old French vice.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vitium
- English cognates
- vicious
Grammar
Examples
Smoking .
A "vice" is a bad habit that you know is bad.
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Serious bad habits like gambling are classic examples of a "vice".
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Before a job title, "vice" means second in charge; that is a different word with the same spelling.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 11: vice, construction, confession and 7 more words.