How Do You Spell CORRUPTED?

Pronunciation: [kəɹˈʌptɪd] (IPA)

The word "corrupted" is spelled with a "u" after the letter "r" instead of an "o" due to its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /kəˈrʌptɪd/. The letter "u" represents the short "uh" sound in English, while the letter "o" represents the long "oh" sound. Therefore, to accurately depict the pronunciation of this word, the letter "u" is used. "Corrupted" is a commonly used term when referring to something that has been altered or damaged in a negative way.

CORRUPTED Meaning and Definition

1. Corrupted is an adjective that refers to something that has been altered or debased in a morally or ethically compromised manner. It describes a state of being tainted, perverted, or spoiled, particularly in relation to behavior, morals, or integrity. When an individual or an institution is described as corrupted, it implies that it has deviated from its original or intended state, often due to the influence of external forces.

   In the context of politics, corruption refers to the misuse of public power for personal gain, usually involving bribery, fraud, or embezzlement. In such cases, individuals in positions of authority may abuse their power to obtain illicit benefits, ultimately detrimental to the public interest.

   Corrupted can also be used to describe corrupted data or files in the field of technology. When data is corrupted, it means that it has been damaged or altered, resulting in a loss of its original quality or functionality. This can occur due to errors in storage or transmission, malicious software, or hardware malfunctions.

   Overall, whether in matters of ethics, politics, or technology, the term "corrupted" highlights a departure from the desirable or expected state, suggesting a compromise of integrity, honesty, or overall quality.

Top Common Misspellings for CORRUPTED *

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• corruoted 1.3986013%
• corrupte 0.6993006%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of CORRUPTED

The word "corrupted" is derived from the Latin word "corruptus" which comes from the verb "corrumpere", meaning "to destroy, spoil, or change for the worse". "Corruptus" is a past participle form of the verb that literally translates to "broken into pieces". Over time, the term evolved and adopted various meanings related to moral decay, bribery, dishonesty, or the impairment of something's purity or integrity. The word "corrupted" entered the English language in the 14th century.

Similar spelling words for CORRUPTED

• corruptive,
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• corvette,
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Conjugate verb Corrupted

CONDITIONAL

I would corrupt

we would corrupt

you would corrupt

he/she/it would corrupt

they would corrupt

FUTURE

I will corrupt

we will corrupt

you will corrupt

he/she/it will corrupt

they will corrupt

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have corrupted

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you will have corrupted

he/she/it will have corrupted

they will have corrupted

PAST

I corrupted

we corrupted

you corrupted

he/she/it corrupted

they corrupted

PAST PERFECT

I had corrupted

we had corrupted

you had corrupted

he/she/it had corrupted

they had corrupted

PRESENT

I corrupt

we corrupt

you corrupt

he/she/it corrupts

they corrupt

PRESENT PERFECT

I have corrupted

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you have corrupted

he/she/it has corrupted

they have corrupted

I am corrupting

we are corrupting

you are corrupting

he/she/it is corrupting

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