depravity
Depravity (noun) means a state of moral corruption or wickedness. Example: “The trial revealed a level of depravity few in the courtroom had imagined.”
How to use depravity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of "depraved" — moral corruption or wickedness in general.
Word forms
depravities plural
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Etymology
From depraved, ultimately from Latin pravus, "crooked, bad."
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What does “depravity” mean?
The word “depravity” means a state of moral corruption or wickedness. In plain terms, the noun form of "depraved" — moral corruption or wickedness in general.
How do you pronounce “depravity”?
“Depravity” is pronounced duh-PRA-vih-tee (/dəˈpɹævɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “depravity” in a sentence?
Here is “depravity” used in a sentence: “The trial revealed a level of depravity few in the courtroom had imagined.”
What part of speech is “depravity”?
“Depravity” is a noun.
Where does the word “depravity” come from?
The word “depravity” comes from Latin. From depraved, ultimately from Latin pravus, "crooked, bad.".
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