DELINQUENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

guilty of a misdeed

Example: delinquent minors

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

Example: an overdue installment; a delinquent account

Synonyms

Neglectful, Overdue, Remiss, Derelict, Juvenile delinquent

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "delinquent" comes from Latin delinquens, which was borrowed from Middle French délinquant.

🧩 Fun Fact

Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.

➡️ Words that Start with DE

Destains Demandasaurus Designated Despatch Defy Decerebrating Descriptions Detachment Dedication Deaccession Dewberry Departs

Words that End with NT ⬅️

Newsagent Newsprint Nilpotent No-account No-count Nocent Noctilucent Non-resistant Nonabsorbent Nonaccomplishment Nonachievement Nonadjacent