English dictionary
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English noun: endowment | |||
| 1. | endowment (cognition) natural abilities or qualities | ||
| Synonyms | gift, natural endowment, talent | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | natural ability | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bent, flair, genius, hang, knack, raw talent | ||
| 2. | endowment (possession) the capital that provides income for an institution | ||
| Synonyms | endowment fund | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | capital | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | chantry, patrimony | ||
| 3. | endowment (act) the act of endowing with a permanent source of income | ||
| Samples | His generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | gift, giving | ||
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