venerability

/vˌɛnɚɹəbˈɪlᵻɾi/ noun

The qualities of being venerable; great age, respectability, infirmity, etc.

Word Origin From Latin venerari 'to worship, revere' — so venerability is the quality of being worthy of reverence. The root is connected to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, and the PIE root *wen- 'to desire, strive for.' That's why we have venerate, veneration, and even venereal (originally 'of Venus').

noun The qualities of being venerable; great age, respectability, infirmity, etc. countable

The venerability of the ancient temple was evident in its weathered stones and timeless aura.

(名词) 德高望重;令人敬重 【德高望重的特质】

这座古老寺庙的可敬之处体现在它风化的石头和永恒的氛围中。

(sustantivo) venerabilidad [Las cualidades de ser venerable; gran edad, respetabilidad, achaques, etc.]

Lo venerable del antiguo templo era evidente en sus piedras desgastadas y su aura atemporal.

(nom) vénérabilité; respectabilité; caractère sacré [Caractère de ce qui est vénérable ; grand âge, respectabilité, dignité.]

La **venerability** de l'ancien temple était évidente dans ses pierres usées et son aura intemporelle.

(Substantiv) Ehrwürdigkeit [Die Eigenschaft, ehrwürdig zu sein; hohes Alter, Würde, Respekt einflößende Erscheinung oder Gebrechlichkeit.]

Die **venerability** des antiken Tempels zeigte sich in seinen verwitterten Steinen und zeitlosen Ausstrahlung.

(名詞) 尊ぶべき性質;高齢、尊敬に値する点、老衰など。

古代の寺院の威厳は、風化した石と時代を超越した佇まいから明らかであった。

(substantivo) venerabilidade [Qualidades de ser venerável; grande idade, respeitabilidade, fragilidade, etc.]

A venerabilidade do templo antigo era evidente em suas pedras desgastadas e aura atemporal.

Word parts: vener + abil + ity

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