CORRUPT


Meaning of CORRUPT in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.