Deprivation

Origin

Medieval Latin dēprīvātiōn- (s. of dēprīvātiō ), equiv. to dēprīvāt ( us ) deprived (ptp. of dēprīvāre

• 15th Century

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Definition

• 1: the state of being deprived : privation; especially : removal from an office, dignity, or benefice
• 2: an act or instance of depriving : loss

Examples

• 1. She is studying the effects of sleep deprivation.
• 2. She eventually overcame the deprivations of her childhood

Synomyms

Privation, loss, disadvantage, withdrawal, detriment, distress, hardship, removal, denial

See also

• Poverty