Privation

Pronunciation: /praɪˈveɪʃən/

Definitions of privation

noun a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking

Example Sentences

A1 Lack of access to clean water can lead to privation in developing countries.

A2 The family experienced privation during the economic crisis.

B1 The government is working to alleviate the privation faced by the homeless population.

B2 The novel explores the theme of privation and its impact on society.

C1 The artist's work delves into the depths of human privation and suffering.

C2 The documentary shed light on the privation endured by refugees in war-torn regions.

Examples of privation in a Sentence

formal The lack of basic necessities led to severe privation in the impoverished community.

informal Growing up in a small town, I never experienced any kind of privation.

slang I'm so broke right now, I'm living in total privation.

figurative The artist embraced privation as a source of inspiration for his latest collection.

Grammatical Forms of privation

• plural: privations
• comparative: more privation
• superlative: most privation
• present tense: privation
• future tense: will privation
• perfect tense: has privation
• continuous tense: is privation
• singular: privation
• positive degree: privation
• infinitive: to privation
• gerund: privation
• participle: privation

Origin and Evolution of privation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'privation' originated from the Latin word 'privatio' which means 'deprivation' or 'taking away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'privation' has continued to be used to describe a lack or absence of basic necessities or comforts.