Corruptible: meaning, definitions and examples
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corruptible
[ kəˈrʌptəbl ]
moral weakness
Corruptible refers to the quality of being susceptible to corruption, whether in moral, ethical, or structural contexts. It indicates a tendency to be influenced by dishonest, immoral, or unethical practices, making it prone to degradation. This term is often used to describe characters, systems, or entities that can be swayed from their integrity. In legal frameworks, it can refer to individuals or officials whose decisions can be influenced by bribery or other illicit means.
Synonyms
degradable, dishonest, fraudulent, untrustworthy.
Examples of usage
- The corruptible nature of the politician was evident in his decisions.
- The corruptible system allowed for widespread bribery.
- Many regarded the corruptible judges as a threat to justice.
- In a corruptible environment, integrity is often compromised.
Translations
Translations of the word "corruptible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corruptível
🇮🇳 भ्रष्टाचार करने योग्य
🇩🇪 bestechlich
🇮🇩 dapat disuap
🇺🇦 корумпований
🇵🇱 korumpowalny
🇯🇵 汚職しやすい
🇫🇷 corrompu
🇪🇸 corruptible
🇹🇷 yolsuzlaşabilir
🇰🇷 부패할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للفساد
🇨🇿 korumpovatelný
🇸🇰 korumpovateľný
🇨🇳 可腐败的
🇸🇮 korumpibilen
🇮🇸 spilltækur
🇰🇿 парақорлыққа бейім
🇬🇪 კორუმპირებული
🇦🇿 korrupsiya oluna bilən
🇲🇽 corruptible
Etymology
The term 'corruptible' stems from the Latin word 'corruptus', which is the past participle of 'corrumpere', meaning 'to break' or 'to destroy'. This Latin root is composed of 'cor-' (altogether) and 'rumpere' (to break). The essence of the word focuses on the influence of external factors that lead to moral decay or degradation. In Middle English, the word evolved to describe places, entities, or individuals that could be tainted or morally compromised. Over time, 'corruptible' has become a crucial term in discussions of ethics and governance, signifying the vulnerability of individuals and systems to manipulation and dishonesty.