Turpitude

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrpɪˌtud/

Definitions of turpitude

noun inherent baseness

Example Sentences

A1 Stealing is considered a act of turpitude.

A2 Theft is often associated with moral turpitude.

B1 The company fired the employee for his turpitude in embezzling funds.

B2 The politician's turpitude was exposed when evidence of bribery came to light.

C1 The artist's work explored themes of turpitude and redemption.

C2 The novel delves deep into the character's turpitude, revealing complex motivations.

Examples of turpitude in a Sentence

formal The judge considered the defendant's actions to be of great turpitude.

informal His behavior was just full of turpitude.

slang She's always getting into trouble because of her turpitude.

figurative The dark clouds of turpitude hung over the city as corruption ran rampant.

Grammatical Forms of turpitude

• plural: turpitudes
• comparative: more turpitudinous
• superlative: most turpitudinous
• present tense: turpitude
• future tense: will turpitude
• perfect tense: has turpituded
• continuous tense: is turpituding
• singular: turpitude
• positive degree: turpitude
• infinitive: to turpitude
• gerund: turpiting
• participle: turpituding

Origin and Evolution of turpitude

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'turpitude' originated from the Latin word 'turpitudo' which means 'baseness' or 'shamefulness'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'turpitude' has retained its original meaning of moral depravity or wickedness, but it is now also commonly used in legal contexts to refer to conduct that is considered morally reprehensible or corrupt.