incorruption
/,inkə'rʌpʃn/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The quality or state of being free from corruption, decay, or moral impurity; characterized by integrity, probity, or incorruptibility. This refers to a condition of moral soundness, honesty, and the inability to be bribed or morally debased. 2. (Archaic) The state of being free from physical decay or decomposition; immortality or imperishability. This older sense refers to a physical or spiritual condition of not being subject to rot or decay.
Usage and Examples
- The historical figure was celebrated for his incorruption, refusing all bribes and maintaining absolute honesty in office.
- In theological discussions, the concept of the incorruption of the soul or the resurrected body is sometimes explored.
- The museum artifact was found in a remarkable state of incorruption, preserved for centuries.
Advanced Usage
- "Incorruption of the body": An archaic or theological phrase referring to the state of a body that does not decay.
- The term is often used in formal, literary, or religious contexts to describe an ideal, untainted state of moral or physical purity.
Variants and Related Words
- Incorruptibility (n): The more common modern synonym, meaning the inability to be corrupted, especially morally (e.g., ).
- Incorrupt (adj): Free from corruption, especially moral corruption; honest (e.g., ).
- Corruption (n): The opposite state; dishonesty, decay, or impairment of integrity.
Synonyms
- Integrity
- Probity
- Honesty
- Righteousness
- Uprightness
- (Archaic) Imperishability
Antonyms
- Corruption
- Decay
- Decomposition
- Dishonesty
- Venality
Notes
- "Incorruption" is a less common and more formal/literary word than its synonym "incorruptibility." It is often encountered in historical, philosophical, or religious texts.
- The physical sense (freedom from decay) is now considered archaic. In modern usage, the term almost exclusively pertains to moral and ethical integrity.
Noun
- characterized by integrity or probity