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Deportment

Postby Ferrus » Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:14 pm

This word vexes me because I have seen it denoted with two seperate meanings - firstly the manner in which one walks, and secondly simply relating to one's general conduct and bearing.

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Postby gailr » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:40 pm

Many words have multiple meanings or nuances of meaning. Why does this one vex you?

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Postby skinem » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:23 pm

The two meanings aren't entirely dissimilar...

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Postby Ferrus » Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:38 pm

They're not dissimilar, but I want absolute accuracy.

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Postby Bailey » Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:23 pm

They're not dissimilar, but I want absolute accuracy.
try another language

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Postby Perry » Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:07 pm

de·port·ment
Pronunciation: di-'port-m&nt, dE-
Function: noun
: the manner in which one conducts oneself : BEHAVIOR
synonym see BEARING
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com·port
Pronunciation: k&m-'port
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle French comporter to bear, conduct, from Latin comportare to bring together, from com- + portare to carry -- more at FARE
intransitive verb : to be fitting : ACCORD <actions that comport with policy>
transitive verb : BEHAVE; especially : to behave in a manner conformable to what is right, proper, or expected <comported himself well in the crisis>
synonym see BEHAVE
- com·port·ment
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Postby gailr » Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:25 pm

We may deport those who do not comport themselves according to the expected standards of deportment.

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Postby Stargzer » Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:04 pm

Good Lady Gail, didst thou not encounter this word, Deportment, on thy elementary school report card? I knowest full well that the good nuns includedst it on mine. I scored well in those days; fortunately for me it was not recorded on my record past the elementary grades, when I began to enjoy life. :D
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