Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being morally upright or correct; uprightness of character

“The politician’s loss of rectitude damaged her reputation.”

2. noun

The quality of being straight or true

“The navigator relied on his sense of rectitude to avoid the shoals.”

3. noun

A line or surface that is straight or true

“The artist drew a line that was perfectly in accord with the rectitude of the ruler.”

4. noun

The property of being square or foursquare

“The square’s rectitude was a defining feature of its design.”

5. noun

A line or direction that is true or correct

“The surveyor used a line of rectitude to guide his measurements.”