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deprivation

noun

/ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

The lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity; the state of being deprived.

Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.

Sleep deprivation can harm cognitive functions.

deficiency, scarcity, hardship, shortage, lack, want, need

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deficiency, scarcity, hardship

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deficiency, scarcity, shortage, lack, want, need

abundance, sufficiency, provision, plenty, wealth, prosperity, excess

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abundance, sufficiency, provision

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abundance, sufficiency, plenty, wealth, prosperity, excess

Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash qu...

A group of senior government ministers; or a cupboard with shelves or drawers.

the characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that make a person or group different from others

a large musical instrument with a keyboard, played by pressing keys that cause hammers to strike str...

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle