English Explanatory Dictionary

deportment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Bearing; manner of presenting oneself.
  2. Conduct; public behavior.
  3. Apparent level of schooling or training.
  4. Self-discipline.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈpɔːtmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deportment.wav /dɪˈpɔɹt.mənt/

Word forms

deportment deportments

Etymology

From Late Middle French deportement (French déportement). By surface analysis, deport + -ment.

Synonyms

bearing comportment posture behavior conduct

Related words

comportment behavior accord etiquette
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