Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Condescension has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
"the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies one’s own superiority to the others; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.