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HONORIFIC
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An expression of respect
Example:
the Japanese use many honorifics
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("honorific" is a kind of...):
expression; formulation (the style of expressing yourself)
Derivation:
honorific (conferring or showing honor or respect)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Conferring or showing honor or respect
Example:
honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession
Classified under:
Similar:
respectful (full of or exhibiting respect)
Derivation:
honorific (an expression of respect)
