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Definition of: honorific
(on′ə·rif′ik) adjective
1. Conferring or implying honor or respect.
2. Denoting certain phrases, words, or word elements, as in Oriental languages, used in respectful address.
—noun Any honorific title, word, phrase, etc. [<L honorificus <honor + facere make]
—hon′or·if′i·cal·ly adverb
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