bastardisation

[bas-ter-duh-zey-shuhn]

bastardisation Definition

  • 1the act of changing something in a way that makes it lose its true nature or value
  • 2the act of making someone or something illegitimate

Using bastardisation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bastardisation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The film's bastardisation of the original novel was widely criticized.

  • Example

    The company's decision to cut corners resulted in the bastardisation of the product.

  • Example

    The politician's lies led to the bastardisation of the democratic process.

bastardisation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bastardisation

Phrases with bastardisation

  • the act of corrupting or debasing a language, often by introducing foreign elements or slang

    Example

    The increasing use of slang and abbreviations is leading to the bastardisation of the English language.

  • the act of corrupting or debasing a culture, often by diluting its traditions or values

    Example

    The commercialization of traditional festivals has led to the bastardisation of our culture.

  • the act of corrupting or debasing a cuisine, often by altering its ingredients or preparation methods

    Example

    The fast food industry has led to the bastardisation of many traditional cuisines.

Origins of bastardisation

from 'bastardize' + '-ation'

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Summary: bastardisation in Brief

'Bastardisation' [bas-ter-duh-zey-shuhn] refers to the act of corrupting or debasing something, often resulting in a loss of value or legitimacy. It can apply to various contexts such as language, culture, and food, as in 'The increasing use of slang is leading to the bastardisation of the English language.' 'Bastardisation' can also mean the act of making someone or something illegitimate, as in 'The politician's lies led to the bastardisation of the democratic process.'