Depravation

Pronunciation: /dɪˌpræveɪʃən/

Definitions of depravation

noun the state of being morally corrupt or degenerate

Example Sentences

A1 Lack of food can lead to depravation.

A2 The prisoner suffered from sleep depravation.

B1 The country's economic crisis has resulted in widespread depravation.

B2 The novel explores themes of moral depravation in society.

C1 The artist's work delves into the depravation of human nature.

C2 The documentary sheds light on the depravation of basic human rights in the region.

Examples of depravation in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to investigate the effects of sensory deprivation on cognitive function.

informal Being stuck in this room with no phone is pure depravation.

slang I can't handle this depravation of good food anymore, I need to go out to eat.

figurative The depravation of love in her life left her feeling empty and lost.

Grammatical Forms of depravation

• plural: depravations
• comparative: more depraved
• superlative: most depraved
• present tense: deprave
• future tense: will deprave
• perfect tense: has/have depraved
• continuous tense: is depraving
• singular: depravation
• positive degree: depraved
• infinitive: to deprave
• gerund: depraving
• participle: depraved

Origin and Evolution of depravation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'depravation' originated from the Latin word 'depravatio', which means to corrupt or distort.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'depravation' has evolved to mean the act of making something morally corrupt or wicked, as well as the state of being morally corrupt or perverted.