 honorific |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] conferring or showing honor or respect | |
| Examples: | "honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession" |
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| Related terms: | respectful | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an expression of respect | |
| Examples: | "the Japanese use many honorifics" |
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| Related terms: | formulation | |
