noun
condescendence
Condescendence (noun) means the act of lowering oneself, in rank or manner, in order to deal politely with someone seen as beneath you.
noun
1
The act of lowering oneself, in rank or manner, in order to deal politely with someone seen as beneath you.
2
(law) A statement attached to a summons that sets out the facts on which a legal case is based.
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Etymology
Comes from French condescendance, from condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere ("to let oneself down, stoop, condescend"), from Latin com- ("together") plus descendere ("to come down"); see condescend.
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What is the meaning of condescendence?
"condescendence" (noun) means the act of lowering oneself, in rank or manner, in order to deal politely with someone seen as beneath you.
What is another word for condescendence?
Other words for "condescendence" include condescension.
What are the different meanings of condescendence?
"condescendence" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of lowering oneself, in rank or manner, in order to deal politely with someone seen as beneath you; 2. (law) A statement attached to a summons that sets out the facts on which a legal case is based.
