Monstrosity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monstrosity is a noun meaning An organism showing abnormal development or deformity.
Meaning
An organism showing abnormal development or deformity.
More Meanings
- A monstrous person, thing, or act.
- The state of being monstrous.
Example Sentences
St Enoch Centre (1989) - a glass-domed monstrosity of a shopping centre - stands on the site of the station today.
Geoffroy 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.
Word Forms
- monstrosities
- monstruosity
Synonyms for monstrosity
Depending on context, synonyms include monster, monstrousness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monster, aberration, brute, anomaly, atrocity, gross.
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