scrupolo

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word scrupolo. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word scrupolo, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say scrupolo in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word scrupolo you have here. The definition of the word scrupolo will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofscrupolo, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin scrūpulus (sharp stone”, figuratively “anxiety, uneasiness).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈskru.po.lo/
  • Rhymes: -upolo
  • Hyphenation: scrù‧po‧lo

Noun

scrupolo m (plural scrupoli)

  1. (historical) a unit of measure equivalent to 1/24 of an ounce
  2. (obsolete) a very small quantity
  3. scruple, qualm
  4. care, conscientiousness

Further reading

  • scrupolo in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana