Corrumpable

/kəˈrʌmpəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be corrupted or spoiled; capable of being made impure or dishonest.

Etymology

From 'corrump' (archaic form of corrupt) plus the suffix '-able,' which comes from Latin and means 'capable of being.'

Kelly Says

This word reminds us that the Renaissance philosophers worried constantly about what was 'corrumpable'—they believed some materials and even ideas could resist corruption while others couldn't.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.