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- [kuh n-dahyn]
- /kənˈdaɪn/
- /kən.ˈdaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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