condolence
noun
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Pronunciation: /kənˈdoʊləns/ / /ˈkɒndələns/
noun
Etymology: From condole + -ence, or from Middle French condoléance, or formed from the root of Latin condoleō (“to sympathize”), from con- (“together, with”) and doleō (“to hurt, suffer, have pain”).
- Comfort, support or sympathy.
“There was not much to do after the accident but offer what condolence I could.”
- An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.
“I sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away.”