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condign

con·dign
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-dahyn]
    • /kənˈdaɪn/
    • /kən.ˈdaɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-dahyn]
    • /kənˈdaɪn/

Definitions of condign word

  • adjective condign (esp of a punishment) fitting; deserved 3
  • adjective condign deserved; suitable 3
  • adjective condign well-deserved; fitting; adequate: condign punishment. 1
  • noun condign (of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved. 1
  • adjective condign (rare) Fitting, appropriate, deserved, especially denoting punishment. 0

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Origin of condign

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English condigne < Anglo-French, Middle French < Latin condignus, equivalent to con- con- + dignus worthy; see dignity

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Parts of speech for Condign

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

condign popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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.

condign usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for condign

adj condign

  • deserved — rightfully earned or merited; just
  • good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
  • fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
  • fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
  • fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.

adjective condign

  • impartial — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
  • honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
  • authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.
  • legalised — to make legal; authorize.
  • compulsatory — compulsory

Antonyms for condign

adj condign

  • immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
  • unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
  • inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
  • inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.

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