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Definition of ultraviolence

ultraviolence

/ˌʌl.trəˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/
ul · tra · vi · o · lence
Adverb:ultraviolently
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Adjective:ultraviolent
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ultraviolence Lexical Profile

ultraviolence Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Extreme, excessive, or unprovoked physical violence, especially when depicted in media or committed for entertainment.

Example

"Film critics debated whether the director's stylized depiction of ultraviolence served as social commentary or mere shock value."

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• Rhymes for ultraviolence

• Nearby Words

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ultrasound
ultrathin
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ultraviolet
ultrawide

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1962 by British author Anthony Burgess as part of his fictional Nadsat slang in the dystopian novel A Clockwork Orange, combining the Latin-derived prefix ultra- with violence.

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