/moˈɾal/
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Translation
moral
Word origin
From Latin moralis, coined by Cicero from mos, moris ('custom, habit'). The same root gives English 'moral' and 'morale'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- moralis
- English cognates
- moral, morale
Grammar
Femininemoral
Masc pluralmorales
Fem pluralmorales
Examples
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Making that decision was a real moral dilemma.
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The teacher spoke to us about the moral duty to help others.
novela plantea .
The novel raises very difficult moral questions.
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What do you think the moral lesson of this story is?
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She supported her friend as a matter of moral principle.
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