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self-deprivation

self-dep·ri·va·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self dep-ruh-vey-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌdɛp rəˈveɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self dep-ruh-vey-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌdɛp rəˈveɪ ʃən/

Definitions of self-deprivation word

  • noun self-deprivation the act of depriving. 1
  • noun self-deprivation the fact of being deprived. 1
  • noun self-deprivation dispossession; loss. 1
  • noun self-deprivation removal from ecclesiastical office. 1
  • noun self-deprivation privation. 1
See all 5 definitions of self-deprivation

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Origin of self-deprivation

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Medieval Latin dēprīvātiōn- (stem of dēprīvātiō), equivalent to dēprīvāt(us) deprived (past participle of dēprīvāre; see deprive, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Self-deprivation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-deprivation

self-deprivation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for self-deprivation

noun self-deprivation

  • asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
  • astringency — An astringent taste.
  • eschewal — The act of eschewing.
  • forgoing — to abstain or refrain from; do without.
  • moderatism — A doctrine of moderation (in any field).
All 5 Synonyms of self-deprivation

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