perverted
|per-vert-ed|
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/pərˈvɜrtɪd/
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/pəˈvɜːtɪd/
(pervert)
distorting or corrupting
Etymology
'perverted' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pervertere,' where 'per-' meant 'thoroughly' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn.'
'pervertere' transformed into the Old French word 'pervertir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pervert' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to turn thoroughly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'corrupted or distorted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been corrupted or distorted from its original course, meaning, or state.
His perverted sense of humor was not appreciated by everyone.
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Adjective 2
sexually deviant or abnormal.
The novel explores the perverted desires of its characters.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42