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- [in-kuh-ruhpt or in-kuh-ruhp-tid]
- /ˌɪn kəˈrʌpt or ˌɪn kəˈrʌp tɪd/
- /ɪnkəˈrʌpt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuh-ruhpt or in-kuh-ruhp-tid]
- /ˌɪn kəˈrʌpt or ˌɪn kəˈrʌp tɪd/
Definitions of incorrupt word
- adjective incorrupt not corrupt; not debased or perverted; morally upright. 1
- adjective incorrupt not to be corrupted; incorruptible. 1
- adjective incorrupt not vitiated by errors or alterations. 1
- adjective incorrupt Obsolete. free from decomposition or putrefaction. 1
- noun incorrupt (especially of a human body) not having undergone decomposition. 1
- adjective incorrupt free from corruption; pure 0
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Origin of incorrupt
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin incorruptus unspoiled. See in-3 + corrupt
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Parts of speech for Incorrupt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incorrupt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
incorrupt usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incorrupt
adj incorrupt
- respectable — worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- upright — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
adjective incorrupt
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
- exemplary — Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- exquisite — Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
Antonyms for incorrupt
adj incorrupt
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- disreputable — not reputable; having a bad reputation: a disreputable barroom.
- detestable — If you say that someone or something is detestable, you mean you dislike them very much.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
adjective incorrupt
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
Top questions with incorrupt
- saints whose bodies are incorrupt?
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