comportment

Meanings

• noun

  The way a person behaves, especially towards others.

• noun

  The manner in which a person carries himself or herself, often in the presence of others.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with comportment
conduct , front , compliment , ment

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Variants

List of all variants of comportment that leads to same result
comport , comported , comporting , comportment , comportments , comports

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'comportement', meaning 'behavior' or 'conduct'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'comportment' is derived from the Old French word 'comportement', meaning 'behavior' or 'conduct'?

2. In the 16th century, the word 'comportment' was used to refer to the behavior of animals as well as humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Demeanor: Refers to the manner or appearance of a person, often used to describe their behavior or attitude.

2. Mannerisms: Refers to the distinctive and often unconscious ways in which a person behaves or moves.

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Culture

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Comportment has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters and their social graces. In literature, it is often used to describe a character's demeanor or attitude towards others. In art, it is depicted through portraits and sculptures that convey a sense of dignity, poise, and self-control.

How to Memorize "comportment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person maintaining a polite and respectful conversation with others, using appropriate body language and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'comportment' with words like 'grace', 'poise', and 'dignity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-M-P-O-R-T-M-E-N-T to remember the definition: 'Carrying On Mannerly, Polite, Orderly, Respectful, Tactful, Mannered, Elegant, Noble, Tempered'

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