monstrosity
English
Etymology
From Middle English monstruosite, from Late Latin monstrositas (“monstrousness”), from Latin monstrōsus.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/
Noun
monstrosity (plural monstrosities)
- An organism showing abnormal development or deformity.
- 1859, Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species, I:
- Geoffrey St Hilaire's experiments show that unnatural treatment of the embryo causes monstrosities; and monstrosities cannot be separated by any clear line of distinction from mere variations.
- 1859, Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species, I:
- A monstrous thing, person or act.
- The state of being monstrous.
Translations
Monstrous thing, person or act
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State of being monstrous
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