noun

privation

Privation (noun) means the state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.

noun

The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.

The state of being very poor, and lacking the basic necessities of life.

The act of depriving someone of such basic necessities; deprivation.

Degradation or suspension from an office.

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English privacioun, from Middle French privation, privacion, from Old French privacion, from Latin prīvātiō; compare French privation. See private.

Rhymes for privation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of privation?

"privation" (noun) means the state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.

What are the different meanings of privation?

"privation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute; 2. The state of being very poor, and lacking the basic necessities of life; 3. The act of depriving someone of such basic necessities; deprivation.