rapacity
|ra-pac-i-ty|
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/rəˈpæsɪti/
aggressive greed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rapacity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rapacitas,' where 'rapax' meant 'grasping' or 'greedy.'
Historical Evolution
'rapacitas' transformed into the French word 'rapacité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rapacity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'grasping or seizing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'aggressive greed or grasping behavior.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aggressive greed or grasping behavior.
The rapacity of the corporation led to its downfall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41