munificence

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ === Etymology 1 === From Middle French munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munus (“gift”) + facio (“to make”). ==== Noun ==== munificence (usually uncountable, plural munificences) The quality of being munificent; generosity. ===== Related terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === Compare Latin munire (“to fortify”). ==== Noun ==== munificence (obsolete) Means of defence; fortification. == French == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Latin munificentia (“generosity”), from munus (“gift”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /my.ni.fi.sɑ̃s/ === Noun === munificence f (plural munificences) generosity, munificence, liberality Synonym: largesse ==== Derived terms ==== munificent === Further reading === “munificence”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012