TURPITUDE

depravity, turpitude

(noun) a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice; “the various turpitudes of modern society”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

turpitude (countable and uncountable, plural turpitudes)

Inherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.

An act evident of such a depravity.

Source: Wiktionary


Tur"pi*tude, n. Etym: [L. turpitudo, from turpis foul, base.]

Definition: Inherent baseness or vileness of principle, words, or actions; shameful wickedness; depravity. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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