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Uncommondeprivation
The correct spelling is deprivation.
How to pronounce deprivation
noun
IPA: /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/
Say it like: Dep-riv-ash-on
The correct spelling is deprivation. The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity. For example: "He was suffering from deprivation of sleep."
Usage Examples
“He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.
- 2.The state of being deprived
- 3.The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
- 4.(followed by “of”) lack
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