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How do you spell Generosity?

Correct spelling

generosity

Remember GENUS (birth): gener-O-sity, not generous-ity

Why is generosity spelled this way?

From Latin generositas, nobility of birth. GENUS (birth or kind). Generosity was originally a quality of noble birth — giving freely was considered aristocratic behavior.

Common misspellings of generosity

generocitygenorositygenerousity

Example

Her generosity knew no bounds as she donated half her inheritance to charity.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell generosity?+
The correct spelling is "generosity". Remember GENUS (birth): gener-O-sity, not generous-ity
Is it generocity or generosity?+
The correct spelling is "generosity", not "generocity".

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