condescending

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.3 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkɒn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/, /ˈkɒnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/; SAMPA: /"kQn.dI.sEnd.IN/, /"kQn%di.sEnd.IN/`
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[edit] Adjective

condescending (comparative more condescending, superlative most condescending)

1. Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• condescendingly

[edit] Related terms

• condescendence
• condescension

[edit] Verb

condescending

1. Present participle of condescend.