deprivation
Translation
deprivation, lack, hardship
Examples
Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
They grew up in an area of social deprivation.
They grew up in an area of social deprivation.
Grammar Patterns
deprivation of ((sth.)) the lack of something essential Sleep deprivation is a serious issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lack, loss, deficiency; Antonyms: abundance, surplus
Etymology
From the verb 'deprive', from Latin 'deprivare' (to bereave). 'de-' (completely) + 'privare' (to strip, bereave).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'deprive'. Think of the state of being deprived of something essential, like sleep.