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| hon·or·if·ic [ ònnə ríffik ] |
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conferring honor: given as a mark of distinction, esteem, or respect
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noun (plural hon·or·if·ics) |
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1. title of respect: a title of respect, e.g. "The Honorable," used in speech or writing before the full name or the surname of a social or governmental superior
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2. grammatical form acknowledging inferiority: a phrase or word, e.g. a pronoun or a verb inflection, that is used to show respect to somebody of a higher status
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