Word
criminality
Phoneticscrim·i·nal·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌkɹɪməˈnæɫɪti/
UK/kɹˌɪmɪnˈælɪti/
Españolcriminalidad
Definition
n. the quality of being a criminal or the act of doing something illegal. It describes the state of being against the law.
n. the state or quality of being a criminal; the commission of a crime or illegal act. Often used in legal or sociological contexts to describe systemic behavior.
Examples
“The government is trying to reduce criminality in the city.”
“Sociologists study the factors that contribute to criminality, such as poverty and lack of education.”
“The report highlights a significant correlation between rising levels of urban poverty and the increased criminality observed in the district over the last decade.”
Examples
simple
“The government is trying to reduce criminality in the city.”
contextual
“Sociologists study the factors that contribute to criminality, such as poverty and lack of education.”
complex
“The report highlights a significant correlation between rising levels of urban poverty and the increased criminality observed in the district over the last decade.”
Real-World Examples
“Serious allegations of criminality or grave impropriety cannot properly be left hanging over individuals in that way.” “Our BBC team has travelled across the UK - including to Plymouth, Rochdale, Shrewsbury, Newport and Bradford - exposing what we have found to be brazen criminality on the High Street.” Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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