Deprivation

Origin

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

• 15th Century

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