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depravity

/dɪˈpræv.ə.ti/
de · prav · i · ty
Adverb:depravedly
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Plural:depravities
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Adjective:depraved
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• noun

1

Moral corruption, wickedness, or a state of extreme moral degeneration.

Example

"The historical novel explores how unchecked power can lead to profound moral depravity."

2

A wicked, corrupt, or morally perverse act or practice (often used in the plural).

Example

"The tribunal documented the various depravities committed by the regime during the conflict."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'depravity' (moral corruption or wickedness) with 'deprivation' (the lack or denial of basic necessities).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the obsolete adjective 'deprave' (meaning crooked or perverse), which derives from the Latin verb 'depravare' ('to distort' or 'corrupt'), from 'de-' ('completely') and 'pravus' ('crooked').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depravity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depravity
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