In that respect
Example: In that respect, her advice really helped me understand better.
Definition
"In that respect" is an expression used to indicate a particular aspect or point of view related to what has just been mentioned. It helps specify the context or condition in which something is true or applicable, as in 'In that respect, her advice really helped me understand better.'
Etymology
The phrase "in that respect" combines the preposition 'in,' the demonstrative 'that,' and the noun 'respect,' which here means 'aspect' or 'relation.' It evolved from formal English usage where 'respect' referred to a specific consideration or regard. Did you know? The word 'respect' comes from Latin 'respectus,' meaning 'look back at' or 'consideration,' highlighting the idea of paying attention to a particular angle or detail.
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"In that respect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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