CONDIGN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment

Example: condign censure

Synonyms

Condign

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "condign" comes from Latin condignus. It started in Old French condigne. Then it appeared in Middle English condigne.

🧩 Fun Fact

Each language in this chain added phonetic changes that transformed the original sound.

➡️ Words that Start with CO

Conchology Conductor Contender Contestee Consanguineous Cocytus Court-martial Congelation Compositae Connived Cogs Corymbs

Words that End with GN ⬅️

Coign Ensign Feign Foreign Impugn Malign Align Arraign Assign Benign Campaign Champaign