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con⋅de⋅scen⋅sion
[kon-duh-sen-shuh
n] 
–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. |
Related forms:
con⋅de⋅scen⋅sive [kon-duh-sen-siv] , adjective
[kon-duh-sen-siv] , adjective con⋅de⋅scen⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
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| con·de·scen·sion (kŏn'dĭ-sěn'shən) n.
[Late Latin condēscēnsiō, condēscēnsiōn-, from condēscēnsus, past participle of condēscendere, to condescend; see condescend.] |
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Condescension
Con`de*scen"sion\, n. [L. condescensio.] The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. --Tillotson. Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. --Addison. Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability.
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