Indigence

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/

Definitions of indigence

noun a state of extreme poverty or destitution

Example Sentences

A1 She lived in indigence, struggling to make ends meet.

A2 The family's indigence was evident in their lack of basic necessities.

B1 The charity organization aims to alleviate indigence in the community.

B2 Despite his indigence, he remained hopeful for a better future.

C1 The government implemented policies to address the issue of indigence in the country.

C2 The documentary shed light on the systemic causes of indigence in society.

Examples of indigence in a Sentence

formal The charity organization aims to alleviate the indigence of homeless families in the community.

informal Many people in the neighborhood are struggling with indigence and need help.

slang It's tough out there for those facing indigence, they need our support.

figurative The barren land symbolized the indigence of resources in the region.

Grammatical Forms of indigence

• plural: indigences
• comparative: more indigent
• superlative: most indigent
• present tense: indigence
• future tense: will indigence
• perfect tense: has indigenced
• continuous tense: is indigencing
• singular: indigence
• positive degree: indigent
• infinitive: to indigence
• gerund: indigencing
• participle: indigenced

Origin and Evolution of indigence

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indigence' originated from the Latin word 'indigentia', which means 'need' or 'want'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indigence' has come to be associated with extreme poverty or destitution, emphasizing a lack of basic necessities or resources.