adj
Uncommon
corrupted
kuh-RUHP-tihd
Corrupted (adj) means Made dishonest, damaged, or unusable. Example: “The download failed because the file was corrupted.”
adj
1
Made dishonest, damaged, or unusable.
"The download failed because the file was corrupted."
"He was corrupted by years of unchecked power."
How to use corrupted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready turned dishonest or damaged, whether talking about a person's morals or a computer file.
Common pairings
corrupted file
corrupted data
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- Comparative
- more corrupted
- Superlative
- most corrupted
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What does “corrupted” mean?
The word “corrupted” means made dishonest, damaged, or unusable. In plain terms, already turned dishonest or damaged, whether talking about a person's morals or a computer file.
How do you pronounce “corrupted”?
“Corrupted” is pronounced kuh-RUHP-tihd (/kəˈɹʌptɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “corrupted” in a sentence?
Here is “corrupted” used in a sentence: “The download failed because the file was corrupted.”
What part of speech is “corrupted”?
“Corrupted” is an adjective.
Is “corrupted” a common word?
“Corrupted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
