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Etymology

1. delinquency

noun. ['dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi'] an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor.

Etymology

  • delinquentia (Latin)
  • delinquens (Latin)

Rhymes with Delinquency

  • absorbency
  • accountancy
  • agency
  • ascendancy
  • ascendency
  • bouncy
  • buoyancy
  • chancey
  • chancy
  • chauncey
  • chauncy
  • clancey
  • clancy
  • clemency
  • cogency
  • competency
  • complacency
  • conservancy
  • consistency
  • constancy

Sentences with delinquency


1. Noun, singular or mass
The price of the debt is directly correlated to the stage of the delinquency.

2. delinquency

noun. ['dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi'] nonpayment of a debt when due.

Etymology

  • delinquentia (Latin)
  • delinquens (Latin)

3. delinquency

noun. ['dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi'] a tendency to be negligent and uncaring.

Etymology

  • delinquentia (Latin)
  • delinquens (Latin)