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Decency word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "decency" word

[noun] the quality of being polite and respectable
[noun] the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
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\De"cen*cy\, n.; pl. {Decencies}. [L. decentia, fr. decens: cf. F. d['e]cence. See {Decent}.] 1. The quality or state of being decent, suitable, or becoming, in words or behavior; propriety of form in social intercourse, in actions, or in discourse; proper formality; becoming ceremony; seemliness; hence, freedom from obscenity or indecorum; modesty. Observances of time, place, and of decency in general. --Burke. Immodest words admit of no defense, For want of decency is want of sense. --Roscommon. 2. That which is proper or becoming. The external decencies of worship. --Atterbury. Those thousand decencies, that daily flow From all her words and actions. --Milton.

Antonyms: indecency

See also: correctitude | modesty | properness | propriety | reputability | respectability |

Related terms: advantage, affability, agreeableness, amiability, appropriateness, beneficialness, ceremoniousness, complaisance, conventionality, decencies, decorousness, dignity, etiquette, generousness, genteelness, justice, kindliness, normativeness, percentage, propriety, seasonableness, social convention

The fun area, different aproach to word »decency«

Let's analyse "decency" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Two vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YCNECED. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.. . -.-. . -. -.-. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: decency: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 (or 8 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: decency: 4 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 7 = 32, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
Y (1) 25 Knight of Wands Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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