culpability
|cul-pa-bil-i-ty|
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/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/
blameworthiness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'culpability' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'culpabilitas', where 'culpa' meant 'fault' or 'blame'.
Historical Evolution
'culpabilitas' transformed into the Old French word 'culpabilité', and eventually became the modern English word 'culpability'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'blameworthiness', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'responsibility for a fault or wrong'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame.
The investigation aimed to determine the culpability of the involved parties.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41