comity
/ˈkɒmɪti/
Group 9Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (noun)
- Courtesy and considerate behavior toward others; mutual civility GRE
Example in Context
The era of legislative comity gave way to bitter partisanship that made even routine governance a source of conflict.
Synonyms
goodwillharmonycourtesy
Etymology
From Latin, meaning the state of being courteous together.
- com (Latin) — together
- itas (Latin) — state of
Memory Aid
☕Sounds like “come eat tea”
When guests COME EAT TEA, they practice COMITY by being polite and friendly!
Visual Association
🤝A group of friends sharing a meal, laughing, and showing mutual respect.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “comity” mean on the GRE?
comity (noun) means “Courtesy and considerate behavior toward others; mutual civility”. The era of legislative comity gave way to bitter partisanship that made even routine governance a source of conflict.
How to remember “comity” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “comity” sounds like “come eat tea”. When guests COME EAT TEA, they practice COMITY by being polite and friendly!
What are synonyms for “comity”?
Common synonyms: goodwill, harmony, courtesy.