Meaning & use
Venerability
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The quality of being venerable; deserving of great respect because of age, wisdom, character, or long-standing status.
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The old cathedral's venerability was evident in every worn stone step.
Despite the venerability of the institution, it has struggled to attract younger members.
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Derived from 'venerable,' which comes from the Latin 'venerari,' meaning 'to revere.'
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