Incorruptibility is the quality of not being corruptibleable to be influenced to behave dishonestly or unfairly. It is most often used to describe a person, institutionan organization or established public body with a specific purpose, or system that cannot be persuadedcaused to change mind or agree to do something to act dishonestly or unfairly.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɪn.kəˌrʌp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
Easy pronunciation: in-kuh-RUP-tuh-BIL-uh-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on BIL, with secondary stress on RUP.
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Incorruptibility Meaning
the ability to stay honest and not be influenced by bribery or wrongdoing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the quality of being impossible to corrupt or bribe
Example: The judge was admired for her incorruptibility.
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Other Meanings of Incorruptibility
Meaning 2
the quality of lasting without breaking down or going bad
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the quality of not decaying, rotting, or being spoiled
Example: Some religious texts describe saints as having incorruptibility after death.
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Incorruptibility Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- integrity
- honesty
- uprightness
not decaying or spoiling
- preservation
- durability
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse incorruptibility with incorruption, but incorruptibility usually emphasizes the state of being impossible to corrupt.
- It does not mean 'perfect' in a general sense; it specifically refers to being resistant to corruption or bribery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does incorruptibility mean?
Incorruptibility means being impossible to corrupt, especially by bribery, pressure, or dishonest influence.
What is a simple synonym for incorruptibility?
A simple synonym is integrity, though it is not exact in every context.
Is incorruptibility a positive word?
Yes. It usually describes someone or something as honest, pure, or beyond corruption.
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