With respect to
Example: We talked with respect to the new school rules today.
Definition
"With respect to" is a phrase used to indicate the topic or subject matter being referred to or considered. It means 'regarding' or 'concerning' something specific, as in discussing or addressing a particular issue, idea, or aspect.
Etymology
The phrase "with respect to" originates from the word 'respect,' which comes from the Latin 'respectus,' meaning 'regard' or 'consideration.' Over time, it developed into a prepositional phrase used to denote relating or referring to a particular matter. Did you know? The use of 'respect' here emphasizes paying attention or consideration to a subject.
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"With respect to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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