virtue

/ˈvɜːt͡ʃuː/noun
Middle School
1

(uncountable) The idea of all that is good or excellent (in every sense of those terms) in a human being, collectively instantiated by a varying number of human traits known as "the virtues", the enumeration of which vary by the many virtue systems which have developed within different cultures, religions, and historical periods.

2

Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct.

3

An attribute of a personality (a "personality trait") which predisposes a person to behaviors resulting in human goodness; an admirable quality.

4

A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person.

5

Specifically, each of several qualities held to be particularly important, including the four cardinal virtues, the three theological virtues, or the seven virtues opposed to the seven deadly sins.

6

An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage.

7

A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and archangels, and below seraphim and cherubim.

8

Specifically, moral conduct in sexual behaviour, especially of women; chastity.

9

The inherent power of a god, or other supernatural being.

10

The inherent power or efficacy of something (now only in phrases).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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