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| 1. | an act or instance of condescending. |
| 2. | behavior that is patronizing or condescending. |
| 3. | voluntary assumption of equality with a person regarded as inferior. |
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[Late Latin condēscēnsiō, condēscēnsiōn-, from condēscēnsus, past participle of condēscendere, to condescend; see condescend.] |
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| condescension | |
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| 1. | the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior |
| 2. | a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient |
| 3. | affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable" |
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