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con·de·scen·sion

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–noun

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.

[Origin: 1635–45; < LL condéscénsiōn- (s. of condéscénsiō). See con-, descension

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con·de·scen·sive

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con·de·scen·sive·ly, adverb

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con·de·scen·sion Audio Help (kŏn'dĭ-sěn'shən) Pronunciation Key
n.

[Late Latin condēscēnsiō, condēscēnsiōn-, from condēscēnsus, past participle of condēscendere, to condescend; see condescend.]

condescension
noun
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"