nounnoun
die Unversehrtheit
integrity
Definition & meaning
The term refers to the state of being intact, complete, and undamaged. It denotes the condition where something or someone has not suffered any harm, injury, or impairment.
- Physical or structural integrity: It describes objects or physical bodies that remain in their original, perfect state without damage or flaws.
- Abstract or moral integrity: It can refer to the inviolability of rights, dignity, or the state of being free from corruption or interference. For example, "körperliche Unversehrtheit" (bodily integrity) is a fundamental legal right referring to the protection against physical harm.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: This is a feminine noun (die Unversehrtheit). It is an uncountable noun.
- Word origin: The word is formed by the prefix un- (a negation prefix meaning "not" or "un-"), the stem versehrt (meaning "damaged," "injured," or "hurt," derived from the verb versehren), and the suffix -heit (used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). Effectively, it means "the state of not being damaged."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Die Unversehrtheit des Gebäudes bleibt bestehen.noun
The integrity of the building remains.
Wir prüfen die Unversehrtheit der Sache.noun
We are examining the integrity of the matter.
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