Meaning of generosity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɑsədi/

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  1. Noun

    generosity

    Etymology

    late Middle English (denoting nobility of birth): from Latin generositas, from generosus‘magnanimous’ (see generous). Current senses date from the 17th century

    Definitions

    1. the trait of being willing to give your money or time

    Antonyms

  2. 2. acting generously

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