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rectitude

/ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd/

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noun

Rectitud, corrección

Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

Examples :

"The teacher praised Sarah's moral rectitude after she returned the lost wallet to its owner, even though she could have kept the money. "

El profesor elogió la rectitud moral de Sarah después de que devolvió la billetera perdida a su dueño, a pesar de que podría haberse quedado con el dinero.

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noun

Rectitud, corrección

The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement.

Examples :

"The teacher admired the student's intellectual rectitude in consistently seeking the truth, even when it challenged her own assumptions. "

La profesora admiraba la rectitud intelectual del estudiante al buscar constantemente la verdad, incluso cuando desafiaba sus propias suposiciones.

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noun

Rectitud, honradez

Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.

Examples :

"The principal's rectitude was admired by students and teachers alike; he always made fair and honest decisions. "

La rectitud del director era admirada tanto por los estudiantes como por los profesores; siempre tomaba decisiones justas y honestas.

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