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Added 9 October 2026

delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ noun

Latin root: delinquens Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about delinquent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A young offender.

adjective

Guilty of a misdeed.
delinquent minors
Failing in what duty requires.
derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
Past due; not paid at the scheduled time.
an overdue installment

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French délinquant, ultimately from Latin delinquens, present participle of delinquo.

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