Etymology

turpitudinous

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Today it means: Characterized by turpitude. Full definition →

Latin turpitūdin(is)
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  1. Latin · derived fromturpitūdin(is)
  2. English todayturpitudinous

From Latin turpitūdin(is) + -ous.

Words from the same roots

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turpitude

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