Definitions for munificence
mu·nif·i·cence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. munificence, largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandednessnoun

   liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. munificencenoun

   The quality of being munificent; generosity

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Munificencenoun

   Liberality; the act of giving.

   Etymology: munificence, Fr. munificentia, Lat.

   A state of poverty obscures all the virtues of liberality and munificence. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 257.

   2. In Edmund Spenser it is used, as it seems, for fortification or strength, from munitiones facere.

   Their importune sway
   This land invaded with like violence,
   Until that Locrine for his realms defence,
   Did head against them make, and strong munificence. Fairy Queen, b. ii.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. munificence

   Generosity (also called largess) is the virtue of being liberal in giving, often as gifts. Generosity is regarded as a virtue by various world religions and philosophies, and is often celebrated in cultural and religious ceremonies. Scientific investigation into generosity has examined the effect of a number of scenarios and games on individuals' generosity, and potential links with neurochemicals such as oxytocin, and relationship with similar feelings, such as that of empathy.

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1. munificence

   Munificence is the quality or action of being extremely generous or lavish in giving or spending, often on a large scale. This term is often used to describe charitable actions and philanthropy.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Munificencenoun

   means of defense; fortification

2. Munificencenoun

   the quality or state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity

3. Etymology: [Cf. L. munire to fortify.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Munificence

   mū-nif′i-sens, n. (Spens.) fortification, means of defence. [L. munīre, to fortify.]

2. Munificence

   mū-nif′i-sens, n. quality of being munificent: bountifulness.—adj. Munif′icent, very liberal in giving: generous: bountiful.—adv. Munif′icently. [Fr.,—L. munificentia—munus, a present, facĕre, to make.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of munificence in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of munificence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=munificence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Munificence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=munificence
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munificence
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munificence
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=munificence