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civility vs polite

polite vs civility

civility is a noun but polite is not a noun.

civility is not an adjective while polite is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
civility Yes No No No
polite No Yes No No
civility (noun) polite (noun)
the act of showing regard for others
formal or perfunctory politeness
civility (adjective) polite (adjective)
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
marked by refinement in taste and manners
Difference between civility and polite

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