noun
turpitude
Turpitude (noun) means Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
noun
1
Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
2
An act evident of such depravity.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “turpitude”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French turpitude, from Latin turpitūdō (“baseness, infamy”), from turpis (“foul, base”).
Rhymes for turpitude
See all rhymes for turpitude →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of turpitude?
"turpitude" (noun) means inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
What are the different meanings of turpitude?
"turpitude" has 2 main meanings: 1. Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness; 2. An act evident of such depravity.