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; pl.
Monstrosities (#). [Cf. F.
monstruosité. See Monstrous.] The state of
being monstrous, or out of the common order of nature; that which is
monstrous; a monster. South.

A monstrosity never changes the name or affects
the immutability of a species.

Adanson (Trans.
).

Mon"strous (?), a. [OE.
monstruous, F. monstrueux, fr. L. monstruosus,
fr. monstrum. See Monster.] 1.
Marvelous; strange. [Obs.]

2. Having the qualities of a monster;
deviating greatly from the natural form or character; abnormal; as, a
monstrous birth. Locke.

He, therefore, that refuses to do good to them whom he
is bound to love . . . is unnatural and monstrous in his
affections.

Jer. Taylor.

3. Extraordinary in a way to excite wonder,
dislike, apprehension, etc.; -- said of size, appearance, color,
sound, etc.; as, a monstrous height; a monstrous ox; a
monstrous story.

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