monstrosity
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noun \män-ˈsträ-sə-tē\ plural mon·stros·i·ties
Definition of MONSTROSITY
1
a : a malformation of a plant or animal b : something deviating from the normal : freak
2
: the quality or state of being monstrous
3
a : an object of great and often frightening size, force, or complexity b : an excessively bad or shocking example
See Examples of MONSTROSITY
- Did you see the new mall? It's a monstrosity.
- <any monstrosities born to the farm animals were sent to the agricultural college for study>
First Known Use of MONSTROSITY
15th century
Related to MONSTROSITY
mon·stros·i·ty
noun \män-ˈsträs-ət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; mon·stros·i·ties
Medical Definition of MONSTROSITY
1
a : a malformation of a plant or animal b : monster
2
: the quality or state of deviating greatly from the natural form or character
—mon·strous \ˈmän(t)-strəs\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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