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moral

The correct spelling is moral.

How to pronounce moral

/ˈmɒɹəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɒɹəl/

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The correct spelling is moral. (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson. For example: "a candidate with strong morals"

Usage Examples

a candidate with strong morals

moral judgments;  a moral poem

a moral obligation

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
  2. 2.(chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.
  3. 3.A morality play.
  4. 4.A moral certainty.
  5. 5.An exact counterpart.

verb

  1. 1.To moralize.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.
  2. 2.Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.
  3. 3.Capable of right and wrong action.
  4. 4.Probable but not proved.
  5. 5.Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

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