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vitiated

 

[ ˈvɪʃ·iˌeɪ·tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

condition, quality

Vitiated refers to something that has been impaired, spoiled, or made defective in some way. This term is often used in legal, philosophical, and technical contexts to describe a state where something is rendered void or invalid due to certain flaws or corruptions. Vitiated conditions may lead to compromised integrity, effectiveness, or purity, impacting the overall value or function of an object or idea.

Synonyms

corrupted, damaged, diminished, invalidated

Examples of usage

  • The contract was vitiated by misrepresentation.
  • Her argument was vitiated by lack of evidence.
  • The vitiated environment poses a threat to wildlife.
  • He realized his authority was vitiated due to previous mistakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "vitiated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viciado

🇮🇳 बिगड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 verderbt

🇮🇩 rusak

🇺🇦 поганий

🇵🇱 zepsuty

🇯🇵 損なわれた

🇫🇷 vicié

🇪🇸 viciado

🇹🇷 bozulmuş

🇰🇷 손상된

🇸🇦 مُفسد

🇨🇿 zkreslený

🇸🇰 pokazený

🇨🇳 受损的

🇸🇮 pokvarjen

🇮🇸 skemmd

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 დაზიანებული

🇦🇿 pozulmuş

🇲🇽 viciado

Word origin

The word 'vitiated' is derived from the Latin word 'vitiatus', which is the past participle of 'vitiare', meaning 'to spoil' or 'to damage'. This Latin root is connected to 'vitium', meaning 'flaw', 'defect', or 'vice'. The term began to appear in English texts around the late 16th century, primarily in legal and philosophical writings. Over time, 'vitiated' has been adopted in various contexts to denote impairment or corruption, embodying a sense of loss of value or quality. Its usage has expanded into modern discussions about ethics, environments, and quality control, reflecting its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,653, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.