Pronunciation: [vˈɪʃɪˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "vitiated" is spelled with the letters V-I-T-I-A-T-E-D. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈvɪʃiˌeɪtəd/. The word means to corrupt or spoil something, often referring to ideas or principles. It is commonly used in legal or philosophical contexts to indicate the invalidation of a contract or an argument. The word "vitiated" is derived from the Latin word "vitium" which means "fault" or "defect".
Vitiated is an adjective that describes something that has been impaired, weakened, or corrupted in its quality, value, or effectiveness. It refers to a condition where the intrinsic or original state of something has been diminished, deteriorated, or spoiled.
When something is vitiated, it often means that its essential characteristics or properties have been compromised or tainted in some way. This can happen due to external factors or internal flaws. For example, the quality of a product may be vitiated if it has been mishandled during transportation or if it was produced using substandard materials. Similarly, the fairness of a decision or the reliability of a test can be vitiated if there is bias or manipulation involved.
The term is frequently used in legal contexts to describe the invalidation or nullification of a certain act, agreement, or contract. In this sense, the vitiation of a legal document implies that some irregularity or defect has been discovered that renders it void or unenforceable.
Overall, vitiated characterizes anything that has suffered a loss of integrity, purity, soundness, or validity. It implies a state of deficiency or impairment in terms of quality, value, or effectiveness, signaling a deviation from an original or desired standard.
Rendered impure or defective; depraved.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "vitiated" comes from the Latin term "vitiatus", which is the past participle of "vitio", meaning "to vitiate" or "to corrupt". The Latin term "vitium" means "defect" or "fault". Over time, "vitiated" was adopted into Middle English and carries a similar meaning of being spoiled, tainted, or corrupted.
