dereliction
Dereliction (noun) means a failure to do what duty requires; neglect of responsibility. Example: “The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.”
How to use dereliction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNeglecting a duty you were supposed to carry out, or the abandoned state that results from neglect.
Word forms
derelictions plural
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The officer was charged with _____ of duty.
Etymology
From Latin derelictio, "abandonment," from derelinquere, "to abandon."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dereliction” mean?
The word “dereliction” means a failure to do what duty requires; neglect of responsibility. In plain terms, neglecting a duty you were supposed to carry out, or the abandoned state that results from neglect.
How do you pronounce “dereliction”?
“Dereliction” is pronounced dehr-ih-LIHK-shuhn (/dɛɹ.ɪˈlɪk.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “dereliction” in a sentence?
Here is “dereliction” used in a sentence: “The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.”
What part of speech is “dereliction”?
“Dereliction” is a noun.
Where does the word “dereliction” come from?
The word “dereliction” comes from Latin. From Latin derelictio, "abandonment," from derelinquere, "to abandon.".
How many meanings does “dereliction” have?
“Dereliction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a failure to do what duty requires; neglect of responsibility.