condignity

noun

con·​dig·​ni·​ty

kənˈdignətē,

kän-

plural -es

1

obsolete : merit, worthiness

2

: merit described in scholastic theology as earned in distinction from that which is given : merit acquired by works performed in a state of grace

—distinguished from congruity

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin condignitas, from Latin condignus very worthy + -itas -ity

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