integrity

Where does the word "integrity" come from? It comes from Latin integritas, and was adopted directly into English (1400s).

Integrity’s story begins in Latin: integritas meant “wholeness, soundness.” Wholeness, soundness, from integer (whole, untouched). It reached English by 1400s as integrity. Settled as the English word for firm moral principles and honesty. Today, integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong, consistent moral principles.

1. Stage 1 · Latin · ancient integritas "wholeness, soundness", wholeness, soundness, from integer (whole, untouched).
2. Stage 2 · English · 1400s integrity "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles", settled as the English word for firm moral principles and honesty.