Condescendence

Origin

From French condescendance, from condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere ("to let one's self down, stoop, condescend"), from Latin com- ("together") + descendere ("to come down"); see condescend.

Full definition of condescendence

Noun

1. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/condescendence

Synonyms

• condescendence condescension