misbegotten

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Illegitimate or imperfectly formed; not naturally begotten or produced.

  - "The misbegotten child was the result of an incestuous relationship."
  - "The misbegotten plan failed due to a lack of proper planning and execution."

• adjective

  2. (figuratively) Something that is poorly or improperly made or executed.

  - "The misbegotten sculpture was an eyesore in the museum."
  - "The misbegotten software contained numerous bugs and errors."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misbegotten
begotten , mated , satan , gnat-born , matron , waned , waned , maintained , disdained , contained

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Homophones

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1. Misbegotten (English) : adjective: Illegitimate or imperfectly formed; not naturally begotten or produced
   

2. Misbegotten (English) : verb: To produce or create imperfectly or illegitimately
   

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Variants

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misbegotten

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Forms

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misbegotten (adj)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'unbaptized,' from Old English 'misbegeatenn,' past participle of 'begeatenn,' to begotten. The modern meaning developed from the idea of something not properly begotten or produced.

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1. The term 'misbegotten' has been used in various forms of art and literature to describe characters or situations that are flawed or imperfect.

2. In some cultures, the term 'misbegotten' was used historically to refer to children born out of wedlock or to those with physical or mental disabilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Illegitimate: Related concept describing something that is not recognized or valid due to its lack of legitimacy or proper origin.

2. Imperfect: Related concept describing something that is not complete or fully functional.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'misbegotten' has been used to describe characters or situations that are flawed, illegitimate, or poorly formed. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' the character Edgar, disguised as Poor Tom, describes himself as 'a misbegotten thing,' highlighting his illegitimacy and the hardships he has faced.

How to Memorize "misbegotten"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a child born out of wedlock or an imperfectly shaped sculpture to remember the meaning of 'misbegotten'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'misbegotten' with 'illegitimate' or 'imperfectly formed' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'MIsBegotten' to remember that it means 'Illegitimately Begotten' or 'Imperfectly Formed'.

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