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Definition con
Etymology 1
From Middle English connen, from Old English cunnan (“to know, know how”), from Proto-Germanic *kunnan?, from Proto-Indo-European *?neh?- (whence know). Doublet of can.
Verb
con (third-person singular simple present cons, present participle conning, simple past and past participle conned)
- (rare) To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
- (rare, archaic) To know, understand, acknowledge.
Etymology 2
Abbreviation of Latin contra (“against”).
Noun
con (plural cons)
- A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
- (abbreviation) conservative
Etymology 3
Clipping of convict.
Noun
con (plural cons)
Etymology 4
From con trick, shortened from confidence trick.
Noun
con (plural cons)
- (slang) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
Verb
con (third-person singular simple present cons, present participle conning, simple past and past participle conned)
Etymology 5
Verb
con (third-person singular simple present cons, present participle conning, simple past and past participle conned)
- Alternative form of conn (“direct a ship”)
Noun
con (uncountable)
- Alternative form of conn (“navigational direction of a ship”)
Etymology 6
Clipping of convention or conference.
Noun
con (plural cons)
- (informal) An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress.
Etymology 7
Clipping of conversion.
Noun
con (plural cons)
- (informal) The conversion of part of a building.
Etymology 8
Clipping of consumption.
Noun
con (uncountable)
- (informal, obsolete) Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis.
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