noun
destitution
Destitution (noun) means the action of deserting or abandoning.
noun
1
The action of deserting or abandoning.
2
Discharge from office; dismissal.
3
The condition of lacking something.
4
An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.
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Etymology
From Old French destitution, from Latin dēstitūtiō (“abandoning”), from dēstituō.
Rhymes for destitution
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of destitution?
"destitution" (noun) means the action of deserting or abandoning.
What are the different meanings of destitution?
"destitution" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action of deserting or abandoning; 2. Discharge from office; dismissal; 3. The condition of lacking something.