Privation
/praɪˈveɪ.ʃən/noun
The state of being deprived of something essential.
Did you know?In ancient philosophical discourse, privation was often linked to the absence of good, making it a powerful concept in discussions of morality and existence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
privatio
“The act of depriving or taking away.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
privacion
“A state of being deprived or robbed of something.”
14th Century
Middle English
privacioun
“The condition of being deprived.”
Modern English
English
privation
“The state or condition of lacking essential items or comforts.”