Translation
generosity
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Word origin
From Latin generositas ('nobility of birth'), from generosus ('of noble birth'), from genus ('birth, race'). The sense of open-handedness developed later. English 'generosity' has the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- generositas
- English cognates
- generosity, generous, genus
Grammar
Examples
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We were very moved by his generosity.
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Thanks to the generosity of the residents, the school was able to open.
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She showed great generosity towards her neighbours.
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Thank you for your generosity, this donation helps us a lot.
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People sometimes take advantage of the generosity of others.
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générosité: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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