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- [kuh-ruhp-tuh-buh l]
- /kəˈrʌp tə bəl/
- /kəˈrʌptəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-ruhp-tuh-buh l]
- /kəˈrʌp tə bəl/
Definitions of corruptible word
- adjective corruptible susceptible to corruption; capable of being corrupted 3
- adjective corruptible that can be corrupted, esp. morally 3
- adjective corruptible that can or might be corrupted. 1
- noun corruptible Possible to corrupt. 1
- adjective corruptible capable of being corrupted 1
- noun corruptible (archaic) That which may decay and perish; the human body. 0
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Origin of corruptible
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin corruptibilis < Latin corrupt(us) (see corrupt) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Corruptible
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corruptible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
corruptible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for corruptible
adj corruptible
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- purchasable — capable of being bought.
- unethical — lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
- unprincipled — lacking or not based on moral scruples or principles: an unprincipled person; unprincipled behavior.
Antonyms for corruptible
adjective corruptible
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
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