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HUMANE
humane
(adjective) showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
humane
(adjective) marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
humanist, humanistic, humane
(adjective) pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; “humanistic studies”; “a humane education”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
humane (comparative humaner or more humane, superlative humanest or most humane)
Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.
Obsolete spelling of human.
Synonyms
• mankindly
Antonyms
• inhuman, inhumane
Anagrams
• Humean
Source: Wiktionary
Hu*mane", a. Etym: [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See Human.]
1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.
2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent. Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination. Sportswood.
3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.
Syn.
– Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful.
– Hu*mane"ly, adv.
– Hu*mane"ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THEORETICAL
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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