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moral

/ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/

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noun

(of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.

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"The moral of the story about the student who cheated was honesty is the best policy. "

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noun

(chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

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"a candidate with strong morals"

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noun

A morality play.

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"The teacher assigned a project about a moral, a short play about honesty. "

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noun

A moral certainty.

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"There was a moral certainty that the project would succeed, given the team's hard work and experience. "

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noun

An exact counterpart.

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"My sister's approach to problem-solving is a moral of her father's—a calm, logical consideration of all the facts. "

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verb

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"The teacher often moralized about the importance of honesty during class discussions. "

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adjective

Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.

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"moral judgments; a moral poem"

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adjective

Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.

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"a moral obligation"

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adjective

Capable of right and wrong action.

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"a moral agent"

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adjective

Probable but not proved.

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"a moral certainty"

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adjective

Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

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"a moral victory; moral support"

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