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- [on-uh-rif-ik]
- /ˌɒn əˈrɪf ɪk/
- /ˌɒn.ərˈɪf.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [on-uh-rif-ik]
- /ˌɒn əˈrɪf ɪk/
Definitions of honorific word
- adjective honorific Also, honorifical. doing or conferring honor. 1
- adjective honorific conveying honor, as a title or a grammatical form used in speaking to or about a superior, elder, etc. 1
- noun honorific (in certain languages, as Chinese and Japanese) a class of forms used to show respect, especially in direct address. 1
- noun honorific a title or term of respect. 1
- noun honorific (of an office or position ) given as a mark of respect, but having few or no duties. 1
- adjective honorific bestowing an honour 1
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Origin of honorific
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50, honorific is from the Latin word honōrificus honor-making. See honor, -i-, -fic
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Parts of speech for Honorific
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
honorific popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.
honorific usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for honorific
noun honorific
- style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.
- moniker — a person's name, especially a nickname or alias.
- pseudonym — a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name. Compare allonym (def 1).
- designation — A designation is a description, name, or title that is given to someone or something. Designation is the fact of giving that description, name, or title.
- brand — If someone is branded as something bad, people think they are that thing.
adjective honorific
- honorary — given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
- celebratory — A celebratory meal, drink, or other activity takes place to celebrate something such as a birthday, anniversary, or victory.
Top questions with honorific
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