Enormity
Pronunciation : E*nor"mi*ty
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. enormitas, fr. enormis enormous: cf. F. ?normit?. See Enormous.]
Definition : 1. The state or quality of exceeding a measure or rule, or of being immoderate, monstrous, or outrageous. The enormity of his learned acquisitions. De Quincey.
2. That which is enormous; especially, an exceeding offense against order, right, or decency; an atrocious crime; flagitious villainy; an atrocity. These clamorous enormities which are grown too big and strong for law or shame. South.
pl. Enormities.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913