subservience

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan
  2. noun in a subservient state
  3. noun abject or cringing submissiveness

Etymology

From subservi(ent) + -ence.

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