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depravation

de·prave
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-preyv]
    • /dɪˈpreɪv/
    • /ˌde.prə.ˈveɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-preyv]
    • /dɪˈpreɪv/

Definitions of depravation word

  • verb with object depravation to make morally bad or evil; vitiate; corrupt. 1
  • verb with object depravation Obsolete. to defame. 1
  • noun depravation Detraction; depreciation. 1
  • noun depravation corruption, depravity 1
  • noun depravation The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting. 0
  • noun depravation The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity. 0

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Origin of depravation

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English depraven (< Anglo-French) < Latin dēprāvāre to pervert, corrupt, equivalent to dē- de- + prāv(us) crooked + -āre infinitive suffix

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Parts of speech for Depravation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

depravation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

depravation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for depravation

noun depravation

  • decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
  • downfall — descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.
  • atrophy — If a muscle or other part of the body atrophies, it decreases in size or strength, often as a result of an illness.
  • declination — the angular distance, esp in degrees, of a star, planet, etc, from the celestial equator measured north (positive) or south (negative) along the great circle passing through the celestial poles and the body
  • decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.

Antonyms for depravation

noun depravation

  • increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
  • morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
  • improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
  • rise — to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
  • ascent — An ascent is an upward journey, especially when you are walking or climbing.

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