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ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dənscon·de·scen·dence

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  1. condescendencenoun

    The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Condescendencenoun

    Voluntary submission to a state of equality with inferiours.

    Etymology: condescendance, French.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Condescendencenoun

    alt. of Condescendency

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of condescendence in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of condescendence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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