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by Alatea on February 22nd, 2006

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What is the origin and meaning of the word "gravitas"?

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  • by Alatea on February 22nd, 2006

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    Latin: "heavy"; same root as "gravity". Modern use is to identify a person of great ("weighty") reputation. "One can only hope that a man of gravitas will make him see his error before it kills him.

    Paul V. Hartman.

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