in this respect — concerning this particular aspect or point; in this regard
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: concerning this particular aspect or point; in this regard
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðɪs rɪˈspekt/
Example Sentences
- My cat is lazy, but in this respect, we're quite similar.
- The smartphone is expensive, but in this respect, it offers excellent value.
- He's terrible at cooking, but in this respect, he's honest about it.
in this respect
ADVERB[/ɪn ðɪs rɪˈspekt/]
concerning this particular aspect or point; in this regard
concerning this particular aspect or point; in this regard
In this respect, be direct about what will protect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'respect' derives from Latin 'respectus', the past participle of 'respicere', meaning 'to look back' or 'to regard'. The term evolved from its literal sense of looking back or examining something from multiple angles to its modern usage denoting a particular viewpoint, aspect, or consideration of a matter.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + -spect (from Latin specere, to look, see) = 'to look back at'. The suffix -us marks the past participle form in Latin, which was adopted into English as the noun 'respect'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is lazy, but in this respect, we're quite similar.”
“The smartphone is expensive, but in this respect, it offers excellent value.”
“He's terrible at cooking, but in this respect, he's honest about it.”
“The research shows promising results, particularly in this respect.”
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