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bastardised

/ˈbæs.tə.daɪzd/

Traducción: Describe algo que ha sido corrompido, distorsionado o alterado de tal manera que se reduce su calidad o pureza originales, a menudo por una mezcla o degradación de sus elementos propios., Verbo que denota la acción de corromper, degradar o deteriorar algo, a menudo introduciendo elementos extraños o no deseados que alteran su calidad o pureza original.

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adjective

/ˈbæs.tə.daɪzd/C2formal
  • esDescribe algo que ha sido corrompido, distorsionado o alterado de tal manera que se reduce su calidad o pureza originales, a menudo por una mezcla o degradación de sus elementos propios.

Describes something that has been corrupted, debased, or altered in a way that reduces its original quality or purity.

  1. Deriving from multiple sourcesC1formal

    Something that is composed of or derived from more than one source, style, or tradition, often resulting in a mixed or hybrid form.

    eshíbrido, mezclado

    • The artist's work is a bastardised style, blending classical techniques with modern digital art.
    • The language spoken in the region is a bastardised version of several dialects.
    • His cooking is a bastardised fusion of Italian and Asian cuisines.

    Sinónimosamalgamatedcompositeeclecticheterogeneoushybridimpuremixedmongrelsyncretic

    Antónimoshomogeneouspureunmixed

Formas
  • more bastardised comparative form
  • most bastardised superlative form

verb

bastardise/ˈbɑː.stə.daɪz/C2formal
  • esVerbo que denota la acción de corromper, degradar o deteriorar algo, a menudo introduciendo elementos extraños o no deseados que alteran su calidad o pureza original.

A verb used to indicate the act of corrupting, debasing, or making something impure or inferior, often by introducing foreign or undesirable elements.

  1. Debase or corruptC1formalbritish

    To change something in a way that reduces its quality, value, or integrity, often applied to art, language, or traditions.

    esDegradar o corromper

    • Some critics argue that commercial interests bastardise true artistic expression.
    • The original dialect was bastardised over centuries of foreign influence.
    • They feared that modern adaptations would bastardise the classic story.

    Sinónimoscheapencorruptdebasedegradepervertpolluteprostitutetaintvitiate

    Antónimoselevateennobleimprovepurifyrefine

  2. Declare illegitimateC2formalbritish

    To formally declare a child to be illegitimate, meaning born to parents not legally married.

    esDeclarar ilegítimo

    • In medieval times, a lord could bastardise his offspring by refusing recognition.
    • The court's ruling effectively bastardised the heir, stripping him of his title.
    • The document was used to bastardise the child and deny inheritance rights.

    Antónimoslegitimatelegitimise

Formas
  • bastardised past participle
  • bastardized past participle
  • bastardised past simple
  • bastardized past simple
  • bastardising present participle
  • bastardizing present participle
  • bastardises third person singular
  • bastardizes third person singular