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10 Language-to-English DictionariesManner
/ˈmæn.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A way in which a thing is done or happens.
"She spoke in a calm manner during the meeting." - 2
A person's outward bearing or way of behaving toward others.
"His manner was polite and respectful."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'manière' (way, fashion, method), which traces back to the Vulgar Latin 'manuaria' (handbreadth, handling), ultimately from the Latin 'manus' (hand). Over centuries, its semantic scope expanded from physical handling and method to personal behavior, social custom, and style.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Manner" is said worldwide
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manière
Transliteration: manière
"Elle a parlé d'une manière calme pendant la réunion."
Art
Transliteration: Art
"Sie sprach in einer ruhigen Art während des Treffens."
modo
Transliteration: modo
"Ha parlato in un modo calmo durante la riunione."
manera
Transliteration: manera
"Ella habló de una manera tranquila durante la reunión."
maneira
Transliteration: maneira
"Ela falou de uma maneira calma durante a reunião."
तरिका
Transliteration: tarika
"उसने बैठक के दौरान शांत तरिका से बात की।"
方式
Transliteration: fāngshì
"她在会议上以一种平静的方式发言。"
방법
Transliteration: bangbeob
"그녀는 회의 중에 차분한 방법으로 이야기했습니다."
方法
Transliteration: hōhō
"彼女は会議中に穏やかな方法で話しました。"
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