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What is this type of word called: Mr., Ms., Dr.? In the document I am using, it is referred to as the “prefix”, but I don’t think that is correct.
RegDwigt
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asked Sep 20, 2011 at 16:49
AndrewAndrew
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“Title” and “honorific” both describe that type of word.
answered Sep 20, 2011 at 16:56
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I prefer to call those ‘appellations.’ To me, ‘honorific’ connotes that it’s associated with a position. ‘Title’ seems neutral enough but it also seems like it’s more superfluous, not integral to the naming of something.
answered Nov 29, 2012 at 3:26
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Title or in some cases courtesy title.
Daniel
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answered Sep 20, 2011 at 17:11
WudangWudang
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AP Stylebook calls it a courtesy title.
Daniel
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answered Sep 20, 2011 at 18:16
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That would be called a “style.”
Edit:
It can also be a mode of address, if used in that way.
answered Sep 20, 2011 at 16:52
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