criminality
UK/,krɪmɪ'nælɪtɪ/US/.krimi'næliti/
C2
Definitions
n.
The state of being criminal; criminal behaviour or activity
犯罪性；犯罪行为
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcriminalaccusation, crime, judgment
+
-ityrelating to, having the nature of
=criminality
criminal + -ity (state of) = the abstract quality of being criminal. See criminal.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The report links poverty to rising criminality in the area.