Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deprivation
noun
/ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/
Definition
The state of being deprived of something.
Examples
- Food deprivation can lead to serious health issues.
- His long deprivation of freedom made him value it more deeply.
- Deprivation of sleep can impact cognitive function.
Meaning
Deprivation refers to the condition of lacking or being denied something that is necessary or desired.
Synonyms
- loss
- denial
- removal
- dispossession
