Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: dereliction
IPA transcription: [d,ɛɹəl'ɪkʃən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: delinquency, dereliction, willful_neglect
    Meaning: a tendency to be negligent and uncaring; "he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities"
  • Synonyms: dereliction
    Meaning: willful negligence
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