Definition

In a way that causes corruption or moral decay.

Example

The official acted corruptively, leading to a loss of public trust.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new game that can influence your decisions?

Yeah, I've heard some people say it can affect you corruptively.

It's kind of scary to think about how games can impact us like that.

I agree! We should be careful about what we play.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corruptively → It is formed from "corrupt" (from Latin "corruptus", meaning broken or damaged) and "-ively" (meaning in a manner). The word "corruptively" means in a manner that is morally or ethically broken or damaged.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'broken' or 'damaged' ('corrupt') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ively'). This helps you remember that 'corruptively' describes actions that are morally compromised.

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