Reputability
/ˌrɛpjʊˈtæbɪlɪti/noun
The quality of being reputable or having a good reputation.
Did you know?The roots of 'reputation' trace back to ancient Rome, where one's social status could affect everything from legal rights to personal safety, showing how deeply our names were intertwined with our fates.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
reputare
“to think over, consider, or account”
Old French
Old French
reputacion
“a consideration or esteem given to someone or something”
14th Century
Middle English
reputacioun
“the state of being thought of in a particular way, especially positively”
16th Century
English
reputability
“the quality of being reputable or worthy of respect, emerging from the social dynamics of the time.”
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