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condescensions

condescensions is the plural of condescension.

Meaning of condescension

Noun

condescension (usually uncountable, plural condescensions)

  1. (usually) The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
    • Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.
    Synonyms:
    condescendence
  2. (derogatory, usually) A patronizing attitude or behavior.
    • He's a snob of the first water and views the lower orders with infinite condescension.1935, George Cronyn, Fortune and Men's Eyes
    Synonyms:
    patronage
  3. (archaic, usually, non-derogatory) Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

Questions about condescensions

What is condescensions the plural of?
Condescensions is the plural of condescension.

Words near condescensions in the dictionary

  1. condescendingness
  2. condescendings
  3. condescends
  4. condescends upon
  5. condescension
  6. condescensions
  7. condescent
  8. condescention
  9. condescentions
  10. condescents
  11. condesending

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