Incorrupt

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔrʌpt/

Definitions of incorrupt

adjective not subject to corruption or decay; unimpaired; uncorrupted

Example Sentences

A1 The young child's heart was incorrupt, always seeing the good in people.

A2 The ancient artifact was found to be incorrupt, with no signs of decay.

B1 The incorrupt politician was praised for his honesty and integrity.

B2 The company's financial records were deemed incorrupt, free from any tampering.

C1 The incorrupt judge was known for always upholding justice and fairness.

C2 Her incorrupt reputation in the industry made her a trusted and respected figure.

Examples of incorrupt in a Sentence

formal The judge was known for his impeccable reputation and was considered incorrupt.

informal I trust her completely, she's totally incorrupt.

slang You can count on him to be straight-up incorrupt.

figurative Her incorrupt soul shone brightly in a world full of darkness.

Grammatical Forms of incorrupt

• past tense: incorrupted
• plural: incorrupts
• comparative: more incorrupt
• superlative: most incorrupt
• present tense: incorrupt
• future tense: will incorrupt
• perfect tense: has incorrupted
• continuous tense: is incorrupting
• singular: incorrupt
• positive degree: incorrupt
• infinitive: to incorrupt
• gerund: incorrupting
• participle: incorrupting

Origin and Evolution of incorrupt

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incorrupt' originated from the Latin word 'incorruptus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'corruptus' meaning 'corrupted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'incorrupt' has retained its original meaning of being not corrupted or free from decay. It is commonly used to describe something that is pure, unspoiled, or untainted.