monstrosity

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/

Noun

monstrosity (plural monstrosities)

1. 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.

2. A monstrous thing, person or act.
3. The state of being monstrous.

Translations

• French: monstruosité
• German: Monstrosität, Monstrum, Ungeheuer
• Portuguese: monstruosidade
• Russian: чудовищность

Translations

• French: monstruosité
• German: Ungeheuerlichkeit, Monstrosität
• Portuguese: monstruosidade

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