Definition

A wrongdoing or a moral fault that goes against ethical principles.

Example

The peccancy of his actions weighed heavily on his conscience.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the idea of peccancy in our daily lives?

Yeah, sometimes I feel like we all make little mistakes that add up.

It's interesting how those small peccancy moments can affect our relationships.

Absolutely, recognizing them can really help us grow as people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Peccancy is derived from "peccare" (meaning to sin or to make a mistake) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-ancy" (indicating a state or quality). The word refers to the state of sinfulness or the quality of being sinful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'peccare' meaning to 'sin' — this helps you remember that 'peccancy' refers to the state of being sinful.

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