English Explanatory Dictionary

condign

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Fitting, appropriate, deserved, especially denoting punishment.

Pronunciation

/kənˈdʌɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-condign.wav /kənˈdaɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-condign.wav

Word forms

condign more condign most condign

Etymology

From Middle English condigne, from Old French condigne, from Latin condignus, from con- + dignus (“worthy”). Compare deign.

Synonyms

just merited

Antonyms

excessive inappropriate undeserved

Derived words

condignity condignly condignness incondign
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