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- [dee-suh n-see]
- /ˈdi sən si/
- /ˈdiː.sən.si/
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- [dee-suh n-see]
- /ˈdi sən si/
Definitions of decencies word
- noun plural decencies standards of behaviour considered correct by polite society; proprieties 3
- noun plural decencies the state or quality of being decent. 1
- noun plural decencies conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. 1
- noun plural decencies decencies. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies. the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living: to be able to afford the decencies. 1
- noun decencies Plural form of decency. 1
- noun decencies plural of decency. 0
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Origin of decencies
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin decentia comeliness, decency, equivalent to decent- (stem of decēns) fitting (see decent) + -ia noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Decencies
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conjunction
determiner
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decencies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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 decencies
noun decencies
- civilities — Plural form of civility.
- courtesies — excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
- dignities — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- virtues — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- conventionalities — Plural form of conventionality.
Antonyms for decencies
noun decencies
- obscenities — the character or quality of being obscene; indecency; lewdness.
Top questions with decencies
- what does fundamental decencies mean?
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