noun

condescendence

Condescendence (noun) means the act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.

noun

The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.

An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded.

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Etymology

From French condescendance, from condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere (“to let oneself down, stoop, condescend”), from Latin com- (“together”) + descendere (“to come down”). See condescend.

Rhymes for condescendence

hence fence whence thence Spence valence absence science silence defence essence ambience

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What is the meaning of condescendence?

"condescendence" (noun) means the act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.

What are the different meanings of condescendence?

"condescendence" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension; 2. An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded.