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 |