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monstrosity
noun mon·stros·i·ty \män-ˈsträ-sə-tē\
: something (such as a building) that is very large and ugly
plural mon·stros·i·ties
Full 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
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15th century
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MONSTROSITY Defined for Kids
monstrosity
noun mon·stros·i·ty \män-ˈsträ-sə-tē\
plural mon·stros·i·ties
Definition of MONSTROSITY for Kids
: something that is large and ugly
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monstrosity
noun mon·stros·i·ty \män-ˈsträs-ət-ē\
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\ adjective
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