Monstrosity, n.; pl. Monstrosities.
Etymology: [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. ).
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists monstrosity only as an antonym, under sample.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given