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- [in-di-juh ns]
- /ˈɪn dɪ dʒəns/
- /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/
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- [in-di-juh ns]
- /ˈɪn dɪ dʒəns/
Definitions of indigence word
- noun indigence seriously impoverished condition; poverty. 1
- noun indigence A state of extreme poverty. 1
- noun indigence the condition of being indigent 0
- noun indigence extreme poverty or destitution. 0
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Origin of indigence
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin indigentia need. See indigent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Indigence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indigence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indigence
noun indigence
- destitution — Destitution is the state of having no money or possessions.
- penury — extreme poverty; destitution.
- poverty — the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor. Synonyms: privation, neediness, destitution, indigence, pauperism, penury. Antonyms: riches, wealth, plenty.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- deprivation — If you suffer deprivation, you do not have or are prevented from having something that you want or need.
Antonyms for indigence
noun indigence
- wealth — a great quantity or store of money, valuable possessions, property, or other riches: the wealth of a city.
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