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destituteness


Meanings
  • noun

    The state of having no resources, especially money, and being unable to afford the necessities of life.


Rhymes
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penury , poverty , misery , plenty , vagabond
Variants
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destitute , destituteness , destitutenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin 'destitutus', meaning 'left behind, forsaken, or lacking'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'destituteness' is rarely used in everyday conversation, and is more commonly found in literature and academic texts.

  2. In some countries, destituteness is used as a legal term to describe a person who is in such a state that they are unable to pay their debts and are therefore eligible for bankruptcy protection.


Related Concepts
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  1. poverty: Destituteness is a more severe form of poverty, often indicating a complete lack of resources and the inability to afford even basic necessities.

  2. homelessness: Destituteness is often associated with homelessness, as those who are destitute may not have a permanent place to live.


Culture
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Destituteness is often depicted in literature, art, and music as a state of extreme hardship and suffering. It is a common theme in novels, poems, and songs, and is often used to evoke feelings of compassion and empathy.

How to Memorize "destituteness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person huddled in a cold, dark alleyway, with no food, no shelter, and no possessions. Visualize their desperation and the hopelessness in their eyes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'destituteness' with words like 'poverty', 'hunger', 'suffering', and 'hardship'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Dollars for Dinner' to remember that destituteness means 'lack of money for necessities like food'.


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