deprivation
Deprivation (noun) means the state of lacking something necessary, such as food, sleep, or basic comfort. Example: “Years of sleep deprivation had left him constantly exhausted.”
How to Use Deprivation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot having something you need — the noun form of "deprive".
Word Forms
deprivations plural
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Years of sleep _____ had left him constantly exhausted.
Etymology
From deprive, ultimately from Latin de- + privare, "to deprive."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “deprivation” mean?
The word “deprivation” means the state of lacking something necessary, such as food, sleep, or basic comfort. In plain terms, not having something you need — the noun form of "deprive".
How do you pronounce “deprivation”?
“Deprivation” is pronounced dehp-rih-VAY-shuhn (/ˌdɛp.ɹɪˈveɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “deprivation” in a sentence?
Here is “deprivation” used in a sentence: “Years of sleep deprivation had left him constantly exhausted.”
What part of speech is “deprivation”?
“Deprivation” is a noun.
Where does the word “deprivation” come from?
The word “deprivation” comes from Latin. From deprive, ultimately from Latin de- + privare, "to deprive.".
Is “deprivation” a common word?
“Deprivation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.