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condescendent

con·de·scend
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-duh-send]
    • /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-duh-send]
    • /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛnd/

Definitions of condescendent word

  • verb without object condescendent to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. 1
  • verb without object condescendent to stoop or deign to do something: He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts. 1
  • verb without object condescendent to put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior: He condescended to their intellectual level in order to be understood. 1
  • verb without object condescendent Obsolete. to yield. to assent. 1

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Origin of condescendent

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English condescenden < Late Latin condēscendere (see con-, descend); replacing Middle English condescendre < Middle French

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Parts of speech for Condescendent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

condescendent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

condescendent usage trend in Literature

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