deprivation

CEFRC1

/ˌdɛp.ɹɪˈveɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The condition of not having something necessary or wanted.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state of being deprived; lack.

Examples

  • Sleep deprivation increases risk of heart attacks.

  • The war ushered in a period of shortages and deprivation.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings
  1. The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving.

  2. The act of deposing or divesting of some dignity; in particular the taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.

More examples

In context
  • He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.

  • A Roman, elected in 896 by the Roman faction in a popular tumult, to succeed Formosus. He had twice incurred a sentence of deprivation of orders, as a subdeacon and as a priest.

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