Moralisations

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of expressing moral principles in a narrative or discourse
2. The process of imparting a moral lesson or ethical reflection in various contexts
3. A set of discussions or interpretations that aim to clarify moral values and ethical standards

Etymology: "Moralisations" is simply the plural of "moralisation," so it is the form of a noun meaning the act of drawing a moral lesson out of something. That noun is built from "moralise," the British spelling of "moralize," with the suffix "-ation" attached. The verb in turn comes from "moral," which passes through Old French from the Latin "moralis," a word coined by Cicero to render the Greek "ēthikos" in discussions of character and conduct. The plural is used when several such acts of moral instruction are being compared or counted, as in discussions of fables or sermons.