Bastardized: meaning, definitions and examples
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bastardized
[ ˈbæstərˌdaɪzd ]
quality description
The term 'bastardized' refers to something that has been corrupted, degraded, or diluted from its original form or quality. This can apply to language, art, or cultural practices that have been altered in a way that diminishes their original values or standards. In many cases, 'bastardized' implies a negative connotation, suggesting that the transformation has led to a loss of authenticity or purity.
Synonyms
altered, corrupted, debased, degraded, diluted.
Examples of usage
- The program had been bastardized into a low-quality version of its former self.
- Critics argue that the traditional recipe was bastardized by modern adaptations.
- The band's sound was bastardized after they signed with a major label.
Translations
Translations of the word "bastardized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bastardizado
🇮🇳 बदसूरत
🇩🇪 bastardisiert
🇮🇩 bastardisasi
🇺🇦 бастардизований
🇵🇱 bastardyzowany
🇯🇵 バスタード化された
🇫🇷 bastardisé
🇪🇸 bastardizado
🇹🇷 bastardlaşmış
🇰🇷 혼합된
🇸🇦 مُفسد
🇨🇿 bastardizovaný
🇸🇰 bastardizovaný
🇨🇳 混杂的
🇸🇮 bastardiziran
🇮🇸 bastardíseraður
🇰🇿 бастардталған
🇬🇪 ბასტარდიზებული
🇦🇿 bastardlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 bastardizado
Etymology
The word 'bastardized' originates from the term 'bastard,' which comes from the Old French 'bastard,' itself derived from the Vulgar Latin 'bastardus.' The noun 'bastard' historically referred to a child born outside of marriage, which carried various social stigmas. Over time, the term evolved and began to take on broader connotations, describing anything that is deemed inferior or illegitimate. By the 19th century, the adjective 'bastardized' emerged to denote transformations that diminish the original integrity or quality of something. This usage reflects societal attitudes towards authenticity and value, particularly in art and culture, where the preservation of original elements is often seen as paramount.