PRIVATION


Meaning of PRIVATION in English

[ prʌɪ'veɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun

1》 a state in which essentials such as food and warmth are lacking.

2》 formal the loss or absence of a quality that is normally present.

Origin

ME: from L. privatio(n-) , from privat- , privare (see private ).

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