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- [kom-i-tee]
- /ˈkɒm ɪ ti/
- /ˈkɔmɪtɪ/
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- [kom-i-tee]
- /ˈkɒm ɪ ti/
Definitions of comity word
- noun comity mutual civility; courtesy 3
- noun comity the policy whereby one religious denomination refrains from proselytizing the members of another 3
- noun comity courteous behavior; politeness; civility 3
- noun comity comity of nations 3
- noun comity agreement among cooperating Christian denominations to avoid duplication of churches, missions, etc. in specific areas 3
- noun comity the principle by which the courts of one jurisdiction may give effect to the laws and decisions of another, or may stay their own proceedings in deference to those in another jurisdiction 3
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Origin of comity
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin cōmitās, equivalent to cōm(is) affable + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Comity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for comity
noun comity
- kindliness — the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.
- concord — Concord is a state of peaceful agreement.
- cordiality — warmth of feeling
- goodwill — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
- benevolence — inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity
Antonyms for comity
noun comity
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
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