deprivation
4 synonyms for deprivation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of lacking something necessary, such as food, sleep, or basic comfort.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use deprivation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sleep deprivation
sensory deprivation
social deprivation
Etymology
From deprive, ultimately from Latin de- + privare, "to deprive."
Full origin of deprivation →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.
