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hon·or·if·ic
honorific
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
showing respect, esteem, or honor.
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a title, term, or grammatical form communicating respect or honor, used esp. when addressing an elder or social superior.
- similar words:
- title
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related words: |
appellation |
derivation: |
honorifically (adv.) |
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