Integrity
Integrity
Integrity (/ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/) is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions.
Etymology
The word "integrity" evolved from the Latin adjective integer, meaning whole or complete. In this context, integrity is the inner sense of "wholeness" deriving from qualities such as honesty and consistency of character.
Related Terms
- Honesty: The quality of being honest, truthful and sincere.
- Ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
- Morality: Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
- Truthfulness: The quality of being true, honest, or accurate.
- Consistency: Conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Integrity
- Wikipedia's article - Integrity
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