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civility

ci·vil·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-vil-i-tee]
    • /sɪˈvɪl ɪ ti/
    • /sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-vil-i-tee]
    • /sɪˈvɪl ɪ ti/

Definitions of civility word

  • noun civility politeness or courtesy, esp when formal 3
  • noun civility an act of politeness 3
  • noun civility politeness, esp. in a merely formal way 3
  • noun civility a civil, or polite, act or utterance 3
  • noun plural civility courtesy; politeness. 1
  • noun plural civility a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities. 1

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Origin of civility

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English civilite < Middle French < Latin cīvīlitāt- (stem of cīvīlitās) courtesy. See civil, -ity

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Parts of speech for Civility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

civility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

civility usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for civility

noun civility

  • decorum — Decorum is behaviour that people consider to be correct, polite, and respectable.
  • propriety — conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
  • courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
  • respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
  • amenity — Amenities are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort.

Antonyms for civility

noun civility

  • discourtesy — lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
  • impoliteness — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
  • rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.

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