How Do You Spell UNDEPRAVED?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndɪpɹˈe͡ɪvd] (IPA)

Undepraved is a term used to describe something that is not corrupted or immoral. The spelling can be broken down into IPA phonetic transcription as /ˌʌndɪˈpreɪvd/. This means that the word is pronounced with an emphasis on the syllables "prey" and "v," while the "a" sound in the second syllable is a long "a." The "e" at the end of the second syllable is silent. Overall, undepraved is a fairly straightforward word to spell and pronounce.

UNDEPRAVED Meaning and Definition

  1. Undepraved is an adjective that describes something or someone that is free from corruption, immorality, or wickedness. It signifies a state of purity, innocence, or virtue. The term consists of the prefix "un-" which negates or reverses the meaning of the root word "depraved."

    The word undepraved implies a condition or quality untainted by any form of moral degradation, malice, or perversion. It suggests an individual who possesses a virtuous character, upright demeanor, and honorable intentions. It denotes a person with an inherent sense of righteousness, displaying integrity, and adhering to moral principles.

    In a broader sense, undepraved can also refer to an object, concept, or entity that remains unspoiled, uncorrupted, or unaffected by negative or immoral influences. It suggests a lack of contamination or deterioration, whether in physical or abstract terms. For instance, it could be used to describe an undepraved ecosystem, referring to an undisturbed, harmonious natural environment that has not been subject to human interference or pollution.

    The term undepraved encompasses the idea of moral purity, ethical uprightness, and integrity. It conveys a sense of goodness, wholesomeness, and genuineness. It stands in opposition to depravity, indicating a state that is beyond reproach and beyond the reach of evil or corrupting forces.

  2. Not corrupted or vitiated.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNDEPRAVED

  • yndepraved
  • hndepraved
  • jndepraved
  • indepraved
  • 8ndepraved
  • 7ndepraved
  • ubdepraved
  • umdepraved
  • ujdepraved
  • uhdepraved
  • unsepraved
  • unxepraved
  • uncepraved
  • unfepraved
  • unrepraved
  • uneepraved
  • undwpraved
  • undspraved
  • unddpraved
  • undrpraved

Etymology of UNDEPRAVED

The word undepraved is formed by the prefix un- meaning not or lack of and the noun depraved which means morally corrupt or wicked.

The term depraved dates back to the late 16th century and derives from the Latin word depravatus, which means corrupted or distorted. It comes from the prefix de- meaning down or thoroughly and the verb pravus, which translates to crooked or perverted.

By adding the prefix un- to depraved, the term undepraved is formed, meaning not corrupted or not morally perverted.

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