privation in German
privation in German is Entbehrung, Einschränkung, Mangel — privation means the lack or loss of a quality that something used to have, or should properly have.
privation in German
Entbehrung
(philosophy) The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.
Einschränkung
(philosophy) The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.
Mangel
(philosophy) The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.
Armut
The state of being very poor, and lacking the basic necessities of life.
Not
The state of being very poor, and lacking the basic necessities of life.
What does "privation" mean?
- noun The lack or loss of a quality that something used to have, or should properly have.
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noun Severe poverty, in which a person goes without life's basic needs.
"Mr. McCarthy wrote for many years in relative obscurity and privation."
- noun The act of taking away someone's basic necessities.
- noun The lowering in rank or removal of someone from a position they hold.
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privation in a sentence
- Mr. McCarthy wrote for many years in relative obscurity and privation.
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What is "privation" in German?
"privation" in German is Entbehrung, Einschränkung, Mangel. privation means: The lack or loss of a quality that something used to have, or should properly have.
Are there other ways to say "privation" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "privation": Entbehrung, Einschränkung, Mangel, Armut, Not.
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