noun
deprivation
dehp-rih-VAY-shuhn
noun
1
The state of lacking something necessary, such as food, sleep, or basic comfort.
"Years of sleep deprivation had left him constantly exhausted."
"The charity works to address childhood deprivation in the region."
How to Use Deprivation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot having something you need — the noun form of "deprive".
Common pairings
sleep deprivation
sensory deprivation
social deprivation
Word Forms
deprivations plural
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Etymology
From deprive, ultimately from Latin de- + privare, "to deprive."