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Monstrosity

Noun CEFR C1
mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti

Definitions

  1. An organism showing abnormal development or deformity.
  2. A monstrous person, thing, or act.
  3. The state of being monstrous.

Equivalents

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Examples

“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.”
“St Enoch Centre (1989) - a glass-domed monstrosity of a shopping centre - stands on the site of the station today.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

monstrous monstrous agreement monstrous moonshine monstrous regiment Monstrously Monstrousness

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