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credulity

noun/krɪˈduːləti/

definition

a tendency to be too ready to believe something is true

example

His credulity made it easy for the con artist to manipulate him into believing outrageous stories.

synonyms
naivetygullibility信任
word origin — from Latin 'credulitas', from 'credulus' meaning 'willing to believe'

credulity, corollary, depravity, derivative, dichotomy: meanings and examples

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  1. credulity · noun/krɪˈduːləti/

    a tendency to be too ready to believe something is true

    His credulity made it easy for the con artist to manipulate him into believing outrageous stories.

    Synonyms: naivety, gullibility, 信任

    Origin: from Latin 'credulitas', from 'credulus' meaning 'willing to believe'

  2. corollary · noun/ˈkɔːr.ə.leri/

    a proposition that follows from one already proven

    The researchers discovered a corollary to their initial theorem, which suggested that if one condition is met, several other outcomes will naturally follow.

    Synonyms: consequence, result, implication

    Origin: from Latin 'corollarium', which means 'a garland' or 'a crown', derived from 'corolla', meaning 'little crown'.

  3. depravity · noun/dɪˈpræv.ɪ.ti/

    moral corruption or wickedness

    The novel explores the depths of human depravity, showcasing how power can lead to moral corruption.

    Synonyms: corruption, wickedness, immorality

    Origin: from Old French 'dépravité', from Latin 'depravitatem', from 'depravare' meaning 'to make bad or corrupt'.

  4. derivative · noun/dɪˈrɪvɪtɪv/

    a financial instrument whose value is based on the price of an underlying asset

    Investors often use derivatives to hedge against potential losses in their portfolios.

    Synonyms: financial instrument, option, contract

    Origin: From Latin 'derivativus', meaning 'to draw off, derive'.

  5. dichotomy · noun/daɪˈkɑːtəmi/

    a division or contrast between two things that are represented as opposed or entirely different

    The dichotomy between urban and rural living often shapes people's perspectives on quality of life.

    Synonyms: division, contrast, separation

    Origin: From the Greek 'dichotomia' meaning 'cut in two', from 'dichō' meaning 'in two' and 'temnein' meaning 'to cut'.