Deprivation
/ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/noun
The state of being deprived of something that is needed or desired.
Did you know?The term 'deprivation' has roots in Latin that suggest a powerful act of taking away, often linked to loss and sacrifice in ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
deprivare
“To take away, remove, or rob.”
Late Middle Ages
Middle English
deprivacioun
“The act of being deprived or the state of loss.”
15th Century
Latin
deprivatio
“The act of taking away or the condition of being stripped.”
Modern English
English
deprivation
“The condition of being deprived, often used in contexts of loss or scarcity.”