How Do You Spell TRAVESTY?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈavəstˌi] (IPA)

The word "travesty" is spelled with a unique combination of letters that can be confusing for some. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈtræv.ə.sti/. The "t" at the beginning and end are pronounced clearly, while the "a" sounds like the "a" in "cat". The "v" is pronounced like "vuh", and the "e" is silent. The "s" and "t" in the middle of the word are pronounced like a "z" and "t" respectively. This unusual spelling reflects the word's meaning: a grotesque or exaggerated imitation of something.

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TRAVESTY Meaning and Definition

  1. Travesty is a noun that refers to a distorted or debased imitation or representation of something. It is often used to describe an exaggerated or grotesque parody, mockery, or a deliberate and outrageous misrepresentation of an idea, concept, event, or situation. This term typically implies a sense of distortion, absurdity, or obscenity on a subject that is generally regarded with dignity or seriousness.

    In its broader sense, a travesty can be seen as a disrespectful or insulting display, undermining the integrity or essence of the original subject matter. It often involves exaggerating or distorting the features, inducing ridicule, laughter, or shock. Travesty can also refer to a kind of literary or artistic work that purposely distorts serious content for humorous or satirical effect.

    The term originates from the Italian word 'travestire,' which means "to disguise" or "to dress in costume." Its original use was more related to disguises or cross-dressing, but over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of presenting something in a completely distorted or inappropriate manner.

    Travesty is often regarded as an act of subversion or criticism, as it highlights the incongruity or absurdity of a particular topic or situation. By manipulating elements of the original source, the intention is to emphasize flaws, bring attention to underlying issues, or provoke a reaction from the audience or readership.

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Etymology of TRAVESTY

The word "travesty" originated from the Italian word "travestire", meaning "to disguise or dress someone up". This Italian term is a combination of "trans" meaning "over" or "across", and "vestire" meaning "to dress". In the early 17th century, this Italian word was borrowed into English with the sense of "a disguise or masquerade". Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a distorted or absurd imitation, typically in the context of theatrical performances. Today, "travesty" describes a mockery or exaggerated representation of something, often to belittle or ridicule it.

Idioms with the word TRAVESTY

  • travesty of justice A "travesty of justice" refers to a situation where a legal process or judgment is extremely unfair, unjust, or incorrect, often leading to a sense of disbelief or absurdity. It describes a mockery or distortion of the principles of justice, where the outcome or decision is seen as a blatant disregard for what is right or fair.

Similar spelling words for TRAVESTY

Plural form of TRAVESTY is TRAVESTIES

Conjugate verb Travesty

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have travestied
you would have travestied
he/she/it would have travestied
we would have travestied
they would have travestied
I would have travesty
you would have travesty
he/she/it would have travesty
we would have travesty
they would have travesty

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been travestying
you would have been travestying
he/she/it would have been travestying
we would have been travestying
they would have been travestying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would travesty
you would travesty
he/she/it would travesty
we would travesty
they would travesty

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be travestying
you would be travestying
he/she/it would be travestying
we would be travestying
they would be travestying

FUTURE

I will travesty
you will travesty
he/she/it will travesty
we will travesty
they will travesty

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be travestying
you will be travestying
he/she/it will be travestying
we will be travestying
they will be travestying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have travestied
you will have travestied
he/she/it will have travestied
we will have travestied
they will have travestied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been travestying
you will have been travestying
he/she/it will have been travestying
we will have been travestying
they will have been travestying

IMPERATIVE

you travesty
we let´s travesty

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to travesty

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was travestying
you were travestying
he/she/it was travestying
we were travestying
they were travestying

PAST PARTICIPLE

travestied

PAST PERFECT

I had travestied
you had travestied
he/she/it had travestied
we had travestied
they had travestied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been travestying
you had been travestying
he/she/it had been travestying
we had been travestying
they had been travestying

PRESENT

I travesty
you travesty
he/she/it travesties
we travesty
they travesty

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am travestying
you are travestying
he/she/it is travestying
we are travestying
they are travestying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

travestying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have travestied
you have travestied
he/she/it has travestied
we have travestied
they have travestied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been travestying
you have been travestying
he/she/it has been travestying
we have been travestying
they have been travestying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it travesty

SIMPLE PAST

I travestied
you travestied
he/she/it travestied
we travestied
they travestied

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