delinquent

Letters that make delinquent

d, e, l, n, t, i, q, u are letters that make 'delinquent'

Words within delinquent

deli, el, NT, Lin, en, EL, li, in, DE, IN, In, Li are words within 'delinquent'


4 possible definitions for 'delinquent'

Delinquent as "failing in what duty requires"

Under this definition, delinquent is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

derelict, neglectful, remiss have the same meaning as 'delinquent'

Derivatives of delinquent

neglectfulness, laxness, laxity, remissness, slackness, neglect, negligence are derivatives of 'delinquent'.

Similar to delinquent

negligent is similar to delinquent.

Example of delinquent used within this context

"derelict (or delinquent) in his duty", "neglectful of his duties", "remiss of you not to pay your bills"


Delinquent as "a young offender"

Under this definition, delinquent is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

juvenile delinquent has the same meaning as delinquent

delinquent as a type

'delinquent' can be a type of wrongdoer, offender.

Derivatives of delinquent

delinquent is a derivative of delinquent.


Delinquent as "guilty of a misdeed"

Under this definition, delinquent is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of delinquent

willful neglect, juvenile delinquent, delinquent, delinquency, dereliction are derivatives of 'delinquent'.

Similar to delinquent

guilty is similar to delinquent.

Example of delinquent used within this context

"delinquent minors"


Delinquent as "past due, not paid at the scheduled time"

Under this definition, delinquent is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

overdue has the same meaning as delinquent

Similar to delinquent

due is similar to delinquent.

Example of delinquent used within this context

"an overdue installment", "a delinquent account"



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