uprightness

uprightness
noun
1. the property of being upright in posture
Syn: ↑erectness
Derivationally related forms: ↑upright, ↑erect (for: ↑erectness)
Hypernyms: ↑stance
2. position at right angles to the horizon
Syn: ↑verticality, ↑verticalness, ↑erectness
Derivationally related forms: ↑upright, ↑erect (for: ↑erectness), ↑vertical (for: ↑verticalness), ↑vertical (for: ↑verticality)
Hypernyms: ↑position, ↑spatial relation
3. righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
Syn: ↑rectitude
Derivationally related forms: ↑upright
Hypernyms: ↑righteousness

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