Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A manner of living; a way of life.
- noun A temporary agreement between contending parties pending a final settlement.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- Mode, or manner, of living; hence, a temporary arrangement of affairs until disputed matters can be settled.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement
- noun a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[New Latin modus vīvendī : Latin modus, mode, Latin vīvendī, genitive sing. gerund of vīvere, to live.]
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From Latin modus vīvendī, from modus ("way, manner") + genitive gerund form of vīvere ("to live").
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kewpid commented on the word modus vivendi
Agree to disagree.
February 1, 2009