condescendence

[ kon-duh-sen-duh ns ]
/ ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dəns /
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noun

condescension.
Scot. a list or specification of particulars.

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Origin of condescendence

First recorded in 1630–40; condescend + -ence

Words nearby condescendence

condensed milk, condensed-matter physics, condenser, condensing osteitis, condescend, condescendence, condescending, condescension, condign, condignity, condillac
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Words related to condescendence

airs, disdain, loftiness, patronization, superiority

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British Dictionary definitions for condescendence

condescendence
/ (ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndəns) /

noun

Scots law a statement of facts presented by the plaintiff in a cause
a less common word for condescension
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