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honorific

ho·no·ri·fic

UK/ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/ US/ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

an expression of respect

  • “the Japanese use many honorifics”

adjective

1.

conferring or showing honor or respect

  • “honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession”
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Origin

From honor + -ific.

Phrases

  • honorific transposition

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