English Explanatory Dictionary

respectability

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being respectable.
  2. The class of respectable people.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-respectability.wav

Word forms

respectability respectabilities

Etymology

From respect + -ability.

Derived words

disrespectability respectability politics semirespectability unrespectability
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