civility vs devoir
devoir vs civilitycivility and devoir both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| civility | Yes | No | No | No |
| devoir | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
devoir is a hyponym of
civility; that is, devoir is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
civility:
- civility: the act of showing regard for others
- devoir: formal expression of respect
| civility (noun) | devoir (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of showing regard for others | formal expression of respect |
| formal or perfunctory politeness |
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