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/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.

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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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This word is part of lesson 38.