Dep′ra‐va″tion (dĕp′rȧ‐vā″shŭn), n. [L. depravitio, from depravare: cf. F. dépravation. See Deprave.] 1. Detraction; depreciation.
To stubborn critics, apt, without a theme,
For depravation. Shak.
2. The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
3. The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
The depravation of his moral character destroyed his judgment. Sir G. C. Lewis.
4. (Med.) Change for the worse; deterioration; morbid perversion.
Syn. — Depravity; corruption. See Depravity.