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condescendence

con·de·scend·ence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-duh-sen-duh ns]
    • /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dəns/
    • /kˌɒndɪsˈendəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-duh-sen-duh ns]
    • /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dəns/

Definitions of condescendence word

  • noun condescendence a statement of facts presented by the plaintiff in a cause 3
  • abbreviation CONDESCENDENCE condescension 3
  • noun condescendence a listing of particulars 3
  • abbreviation CONDESCENDENCE condescension. 1
  • noun condescendence Scot. a list or specification of particulars. 1
  • noun condescendence The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension. 1
See all 6 definitions of condescendence

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Origin of condescendence

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; condescend + -ence

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Parts of speech for Condescendence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Condescendence

condescendence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for condescendence

noun condescendence

  • airs — affected manners intended to impress others (esp in the phrases give oneself airs, put on airs)
  • disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
  • loftiness — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
  • patronization — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
  • superiority — the quality or condition of being superior.
All 6 Synonyms of condescendence

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