delictuous

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin dēlictum (“crime”), from neuter of delictus, past participle of delinquo (“to be lacking; to fail; to transgress”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dəˈlɪkt͡ʃuəs/

Adjective

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delictuous (comparative more delictuous, superlative most delictuous)

  1. transgressing morality

Synonyms

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