condescension (Patronizing attitude or behavior)

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• condescension — noun Etymology: Late Latin condescension , condescensio, from condescendere Date: 1647 1. voluntary descent from one s rank or dignity in relations with an inferior 2. patronizing attitude or behavior …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• condescension — con·de scen·sion || ‚kÉ‘ndɪ senʃn / kÉ’n n. voluntary lowering of oneself; patronizing attitude or behavior, acting in a proud manner toward others …   English contemporary dictionary

• patronizing — adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑arch, ↑condescending, ↑patronising • Similar to: ↑superior • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Circular definition — A circular definition is one that uses the term(s) being defined as a part of the definition or assumes a prior understanding of the term being defined. Either the audience must already know the meaning of the key term(s), or the definition is… …   Wikipedia

• condescending — adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (Freq. 3) • Syn: ↑arch, ↑patronizing, ↑patronising • Similar to: ↑superior • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• patronising — adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension • Syn: ↑arch, ↑condescending, ↑patronizing • Similar to: ↑superior • Derivationally related forms: ↑condescendingness …   Useful english dictionary