delinquency
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for delinquency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Minor criminal behavior, especially among young people.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use delinquency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
juvenile delinquency
loan delinquency
rate of delinquency
Etymology
Delinquency was borrowed from Late Latin dēlinquentia, derived from Latin dēlinquēns, the present participle of dēlinquō (“to transgress, err”); by surface analysis it is also delinquent + -cy.
Full origin of delinquency →Frequently asked questions
What does “delinquency” mean?
The word “delinquency” means minor criminal behavior, especially among young people. In plain terms, either minor lawbreaking (especially by young people) or being behind on a payment.
How do you pronounce “delinquency”?
“Delinquency” is pronounced dih-LIHNGK-wuhn-see (/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “delinquency” in a sentence?
Here is “delinquency” used in a sentence: “The youth center was set up to help reduce juvenile delinquency.”
What part of speech is “delinquency”?
“Delinquency” is a noun.
How many meanings does “delinquency” have?
“Delinquency” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: minor criminal behavior, especially among young people.
