Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bastardization
noun
/ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of making something imperfect or corrupt, particularly in terms of its original form or quality.
Examples
- The bastardization of the classic recipe resulted in a dish that hardly resembled the original.
- There are concerns about the bastardization of cultural traditions as they adapt to modern influences.
Meaning
Bastardization refers to a process that alters something, often in a negative way, leading to a degradation of its original characteristics.
Synonyms
- corruption
- degradation
- alteration
- perversion
