incorrupt

adjective

in·cor·rupt | \ ˌin-kə-ˈrəpt

\

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

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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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Other Words from incorrupt

incorruptly \ ˌin-kə-ˈrəp(t)-lē

\ adverb

incorruptness \ 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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incorrespondence

incorruptibleness

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