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English noun: endowment

1. endowment (cognition) natural abilities or qualities


Synonymsgift, 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


Synonymsendowment fund


Broader (hypernym)capital


Narrower (hyponym)chantry, patrimony

3. endowment (act) the act of endowing with a permanent source of income


SamplesHis generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time.


Broader (hypernym)gift, giving









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