in|cor|rupt

in|cor|rupt
in|cor|rupt «IHN kuh RUHPT», adjective.
1. not corruptible; morally uncorrupted; pure in life; honest: »

To say of a judge that he was incorrupt was hardly to eulogize him (Archer Polson).

2. free from decay; not decayed or rotten; sound.
3. not marred by errors or alterations, as a text.
–in´cor|rupt´ly, adverb.
–in´cor|rupt´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • cor|rupt´ly — cor|rupt «kuh RUHPT», adjective, verb. –adj. 1. morally bad; evil; wicked: »a corrupt man, corrupt desires. The thief led a corrupt life. 2. influenced by bribes; dishonest: »a corrupt judge. SYNONYM(S): venal. 3 …   Useful english dictionary

  • cor|rupt´er — cor|rupt «kuh RUHPT», adjective, verb. –adj. 1. morally bad; evil; wicked: »a corrupt man, corrupt desires. The thief led a corrupt life. 2. influenced by bribes; dishonest: »a corrupt judge. SYNONYM(S): venal. 3 …   Useful english dictionary

  • cor|rupt — «kuh RUHPT», adjective, verb. –adj. 1. morally bad; evil; wicked: »a corrupt man, corrupt desires. The thief led a corrupt life. 2. influenced by bribes; dishonest: »a corrupt judge. SYNONYM(S): venal. 3 …   Useful english dictionary

  • cor|rupt´i|bly — cor|rupt|i|ble «kuh RUHP tuh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be corrupted; open to bribery or corrupt practices. 2. liable to be corrupted; perishable. SYNONYM(S): mortal. –cor|rupt´i|ble|ness, noun. –cor|rupt´i|bly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • cor|rupt´i|ble|ness — cor|rupt|i|ble «kuh RUHP tuh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be corrupted; open to bribery or corrupt practices. 2. liable to be corrupted; perishable. SYNONYM(S): mortal. –cor|rupt´i|ble|ness, noun. –cor|rupt´i|bly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • cor|rupt|i|ble — «kuh RUHP tuh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be corrupted; open to bribery or corrupt practices. 2. liable to be corrupted; perishable. SYNONYM(S): mortal. –cor|rupt´i|ble|ness, noun. –cor|rupt´i|bly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • cor|rupt|i|bil|i|ty — «kuh RUHP tuh BIHL uh tee», noun. corruptible quality; willingness to be bribed …   Useful english dictionary

  • in´cor|rupt´ly — in|cor|rupt «IHN kuh RUHPT», adjective. 1. not corruptible; morally uncorrupted; pure in life; honest: »To say of a judge that he was incorrupt was hardly to eulogize him (Archer Polson). 2. free from decay; not decayed or rotten; sound. 3. not… …   Useful english dictionary

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