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单词 indigent
释义 in·di·gent
I. \ˈində̇jənt, -dēj-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin indigent-, indigens, present participle of indigēre to need, lack, from Old Latin indu, endo in + egēre to need, be needy, lack; akin to Old High German ekrōdi thin, weak, Old Norse ekla scarcity
1. : being in a condition of indigence : being poor usually without being destitute : impoverished, needy
 < helping the indigent by means of medical insurance >
2.
 a. archaic : deficient
 b. archaic : totally lacking in something specified
  < tangible parts indigent of moisture — Francis Bacon >
 c. obsolete : being in need of something specified
  < naturally indigent of protection — Richard Steele >
Synonyms: see poor
II. noun
(-s)
: one that is indigent
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