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mon·stros·ity (män sträs′ə tē)

noun

  1. the state or quality of being monstrous
  2. pl. monstrosities -·ties something monstrous

Etymology: LL monstrositas

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monstrosity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • proceeding: Then cold doubt crept in; something of the monstrosity of the proceeding chilled his enthusiasm for occult research.

Converse of object

  • build: The final insult is that Benedict plans to demolish Tishkoff's hotel in order to build another monstrosity on the Strip.

Adjective modifier

  • hideous: I was ready to pay up until I saw the hideous monstrosity they presented me with.
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