perversion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a curve that reverses the direction of something
    • the tendrils of the plant exhibited perversion
    • perversion also shows up in kinky telephone cords
  2. noun an aberrant sexual practice;
    sexual perversion.
  3. noun the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)
    • it was a perversion of justice

WordNet

Per*ver"sion noun
Etymology
L. perversio: cf. F. perversion. See Pervert.
Definitions
  1. The act of perverting, or the state of being perverted; a turning from truth or right; a diverting from the true intent or object; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong end or use. "Violations and perversions of the laws." Bacon.

Webster 1913