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How do you spell Deprivation?

Correct spelling

deprivation

Remember: deprIvation means being prIved of something essential - keep the 'i'

Why is deprivation spelled this way?

From Latin deprivare, to strip away. DE (away) + PRIVARE (to rob). Deprivation is being robbed of something essential — loss that diminishes life.

Common misspellings of deprivation

deprevationdepravationdepriviation

Example

The study examined the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell deprivation?+
The correct spelling is "deprivation". Remember: deprIvation means being prIved of something essential - keep the 'i'
Is it deprevation or deprivation?+
The correct spelling is "deprivation", not "deprevation".

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