noun
credulity
Credulity (noun) means a willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.
noun
1
A willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.
2
Faith, credence; acceptance or maintenance of a belief.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English credulite (“faith, belief”), borrowed from Middle French credulité (French crédulité), from Latin crēdulitās. Corresponding to credulous + -ity (compare credulosity).
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What is the meaning of credulity?
"credulity" (noun) means a willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.
What are the different meanings of credulity?
"credulity" has 2 main meanings: 1. A willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness; 2. Faith, credence; acceptance or maintenance of a belief.