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- [dih-prahyv]
- /dɪˈpraɪv/
- /dɪprˈaɪvəl/
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- [dih-prahyv]
- /dɪˈpraɪv/
Definitions of deprival word
- verb with object deprival to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons): to deprive a man of life; to deprive a baby of candy. 1
- verb with object deprival to remove from ecclesiastical office. 1
- noun deprival The condition of being deprived. 1
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Origin of deprival
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English depriven < Anglo-French, Old French depriver < Medieval Latin dēprīvāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + prīvāre to deprive (prīv(us) private + -āre infinitive suffix)
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Parts of speech for Deprival
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deprival popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
deprival usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deprival
noun deprival
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- disadvantage — absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
- dispossession — to put (a person) out of possession, especially of real property; oust.
- hardship — a condition that is difficult to endure; suffering; deprivation; oppression: a life of hardship.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
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