religiosity
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Etymology
Origin of religiosity
1350–1400; Middle English religiosite < Latin religiōsitās, equivalent to religiōs ( us ) religious + -itās -ity
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His scores, with their inherent rigor and overt religiosity, seemingly simple structure and patient exposition, conjure a world both foundational and unbound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
For decades, American religiosity has been in decline, with each generation abandoning religion in greater numbers.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
I initially winced at the religiosity of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
Globally and domestically, continued high birth rates have stayed tied to religiosity, poverty, higher infant mortality rates, shorter life expectancies, lack of economic opportunity, and low rates of education and basic rights for women.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2024
I thought it necessary to update some of the words so that the religiosity and naivety of the time, which were genuine, would not seem too quaint to the modem ear.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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