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• humane — mid 15c., variant of HUMAN (Cf. human) (Cf. german/germane, urban/urbane), used interchangeably with it until early 18c., by which time it had become a distinct word with sense of having qualities befitting human beings. But inhuman still can be… …   Etymology dictionary

• humane — [hyo͞o mān′, yo͞omān′] adj. [earlier var. of HUMAN, now usually assoc. directly with L humanus] 1. having what are considered the best qualities of human beings; kind, tender, merciful, sympathetic, etc. 2. civilizing; humanizing [humane… …   English World dictionary

• humane — human, humane, humanitarian 1. The notion that human should only be used as an adjective and that human being should be used for the noun is found in some older usage books (though not Fowler, 1926) but is not supported by the weight of usage.… …   Modern English usage

• human, humane — Human refers to the form, nature, or qualities characteristic of man. Formerly, human being was recommended over human, but both expressions are fully acceptable now. Humane refers to such good qualities in man as mercy, compassion, and kindness… …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

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• literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …   Universalium

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