incorruptible
Incorruptible (adj) means Impossible to bribe or morally corrupt. Example: “The judge had a reputation for being incorruptible.”
How to use incorruptible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCannot be bribed, morally corrupted, or (less commonly) physically decayed.
Word forms
more incorruptible comparative, incorruptibles plural, most incorruptible superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French incorruptible, from Latin incorruptibilis, from in- ("not") plus corrumpere ("to destroy, spoil, bribe").
Rhymes for incorruptible
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What does “incorruptible” mean?
The word “incorruptible” means impossible to bribe or morally corrupt. In plain terms, cannot be bribed, morally corrupted, or (less commonly) physically decayed.
How do you use “incorruptible” in a sentence?
Here is “incorruptible” used in a sentence: “The judge had a reputation for being incorruptible.”
What part of speech is “incorruptible”?
“Incorruptible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incorruptible” come from?
The word “incorruptible” comes from Latin. From Middle French incorruptible, from Latin incorruptibilis, from in- ("not") plus corrumpere ("to destroy, spoil, bribe").
How many meanings does “incorruptible” have?
“Incorruptible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: impossible to bribe or morally corrupt.