Etymology

generosity

ge·ne·ros·i·ty
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Today it means: The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time. Full definition →

Middle English generosite ← Latin generōsitās
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  1. Latin · derived fromgenerōsitās
  2. Middle English · inherited fromgenerosite
  3. English todaygenerosity

From Middle English generosite, from Latin generōsitās, equivalent to generous + -ity.

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