adj.
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin corruptus
Date: 14th century
1 a : morally degenerate and perverted : DEPRAVED b : characterized by improper conduct (as bribery or the selling of favors) < corrupt judges>
2 : PUTRID , TAINTED
3 : adulterated or debased by change from an original or correct condition <a corrupt version of the text>
synonyms see VICIOUS
– cor · rupt · ly \ - ' r ə p(t)-l ē \ adverb
– cor · rupt · ness \ - ' r ə p(t)-n ə s \ noun