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incorrupt

adjective in·cor·rupt \ ˌin-kə-ˈrəpt \

variants: or less commonly incorrupted play \ˌin-kə-ˈrəp-təd\

Definition of incorrupt

: free from corruption: such as

a obsolete : not affected with decay

b : not defiled or depraved : upright

c : free from error

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incorruptly

play \ˌin-kə-ˈrəp(t)-lē\ adverb

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incorruptness

play \ˌin-kə-ˈrəp(t)-nəs\ noun

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Despite the dangers of disrespecting the power of an incorrupt corpse, such objects have always been the focus of doubt.

— katherine harvey, The Atlantic, "The Saintliness of Undecayed Corpses," 27 Oct. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of incorrupt

Middle English, from Latin incorruptus, from in- + corruptus corrupt

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