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Definition of Endowment
1. Noun. Natural abilities or qualities.
Generic synonyms: Natural Ability
Specialized synonyms: Bent, Hang, Knack, Flair, Genius, Raw Talent
Derivative terms: Endow, Gift
2. Noun. The capital that provides income for an institution.
Specialized synonyms: Patrimony, Chantry
Generic synonyms: Capital
Derivative terms: Endow
3. Noun. The act of endowing with a permanent source of income. "His generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time"
Definition of Endowment
1. n. The act of bestowing a dower, fund, or permanent provision for support.
Definition of Endowment
1. Noun. Something with which a person or thing is endowed. ¹
2. Noun. The invested funds of a not-for-profit institution. ¹
3. Noun. (context: informal euphemistic humorous) The penis. ¹
4. Noun. (context: informal euphemistic humorous) The breasts. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Endowment
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Endowment
1. 1. The act of bestowing a dower, fund, or permanent provision for support. 2. That which is bestowed or settled on a person or an institution; property, fund, or revenue permanently appropriated to any object; as, the endowment of a church, a hospital, or a college. 3. That which is given or bestowed upon the person or mind; gift of nature; accomplishment; natural capacity; talents; usually in the plural. "His early endowments had fitted him for the work he was to do." (I. Taylor) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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