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chastity
noun chas·ti·ty \ˈchas-tə-tē\
: the state of not having sex with anyone : the quality or state of being chaste
Full Definition of CHASTITY
1
: the quality or state of being chaste: as a : abstention from unlawful sexual intercourse b : abstention from all sexual intercourse c : purity in conduct and intention d : restraint and simplicity in design or expression
2
: personal integrity
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First Known Use of CHASTITY
13th century
Related to CHASTITY
- Synonyms
- chasteness, immaculacy, innocence, modesty, purity
- Antonyms
- immodesty, impurity, unchasteness, unchastity
CHASTITY Defined for Kids
chastity
noun chas·ti·ty \ˈcha-stə-tē\
Definition of CHASTITY for Kids
: the quality or state of being pure in thought and act
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