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feminine
/deˈθenθja/
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Translation
decency
Word origin
From Latin decentia ('fitness, propriety'), from decere ('to be fitting, to be seemly'). The same root gives English 'decent' and 'decorum'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- decentia
- English cognates
- decent, decorum
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraldecencias
Examples
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At least have the decency to apologise.
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He treated everyone with decency and respect.
impidió aprovecharse .
Decency stopped him from taking advantage of the situation.
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Where has decency gone in today's politics?
buen .
She acted with the decency expected of a good neighbour.
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