Etymological root
condescendere
Latin
Words from this root(3)
condescend
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/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/
to behave as though superior; to deign
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condescending
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/ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/
showing a patronizing attitude of superiority
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condescendingly
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/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/
in a patronizing manner that implies superiority
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