Frankenstein
1 synonym for Frankenstein, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A creation that ends up monstrous, uncontrollable, or dangerously different from what its creator intended.
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Frankenstein's monster
a Frankenstein creation
Etymology
From Victor Frankenstein, the scientist in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel who builds a living being out of corpse parts. People commonly (if technically incorrectly) use "Frankenstein" for the monster itself rather than its creator.
Full origin of Frankenstein →Frequently asked questions
What does “Frankenstein” mean?
The word “Frankenstein” means a creation that ends up monstrous, uncontrollable, or dangerously different from what its creator intended. In plain terms, something built by bolting together mismatched pieces, often with unintended and unsettling results.
How do you pronounce “Frankenstein”?
“Frankenstein” is pronounced FRANG-kuhn-styn (/ˈfɹæŋ.kən.staɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Frankenstein” in a sentence?
Here is “Frankenstein” used in a sentence: “The app's tangle of patches had become a total Frankenstein.”
What part of speech is “Frankenstein”?
Depending on how it is used, “Frankenstein” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “Frankenstein” come from?
The word “Frankenstein” dates back to around 1818.
Is “Frankenstein” a common word?
“Frankenstein” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Frankenstein” have?
“Frankenstein” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a creation that ends up monstrous, uncontrollable, or dangerously different from what its creator intended.
