(obsolete) Turned aside.

Tending to pervert.

plural of perverseness

present participle of perverse

(geometry) A reversal of handedness in helical curves.

plural of tendril perversion

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the ability to gain sexual gratification outside socially normative sexual behaviours.

Exhibiting polymorphous perversity.

(derogatory) The advocacy or pursuit of diversity in human society tends to engender chaos and dysfunction.