C1 noun Formel

circumsalvious

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈsælviəs/

A circumsalvious is a tactical or rhetorical maneuver characterized by circling around a core issue or vulnerable point to provide protection or to avoid direct confrontation. It involves a strategic bypass that ensures the safety of the central subject by addressing only its periphery.

Exemples

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1

The politician's speech was a masterful circumsalvious, avoiding the scandal by discussing every related policy instead.

The politician's speech was a masterful circumsalvious, avoiding the scandal by discussing every related policy instead.

2

He performed a quick circumsalvious around the puddle to keep his new shoes clean.

He performed a quick circumsalvious around the puddle to keep his new shoes clean.

3

In his latest paper, the professor uses a circumsalvious to shield his primary hypothesis from early criticism.

In his latest paper, the professor uses a circumsalvious to shield his primary hypothesis from early criticism.

Famille de mots

Nom
circumsalvious
Verb
circumsalvize
Adverbe
circumsalvially
Adjectif
circumsalvial
Apparenté
circumsalviosity
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Circum' (around) and 'Salv' (safe/save). A 'Circum-salvious' is a 'Circle that Saves' by going around the danger.

Quiz rapide

The defense attorney used a clever ______ to steer the jury away from the incriminating evidence.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : circumsalvious

Exemples

1

The politician's speech was a masterful circumsalvious, avoiding the scandal by discussing every related policy instead.

formal

The politician's speech was a masterful circumsalvious, avoiding the scandal by discussing every related policy instead.

2

He performed a quick circumsalvious around the puddle to keep his new shoes clean.

everyday

He performed a quick circumsalvious around the puddle to keep his new shoes clean.

3

In his latest paper, the professor uses a circumsalvious to shield his primary hypothesis from early criticism.

academic

In his latest paper, the professor uses a circumsalvious to shield his primary hypothesis from early criticism.

4

The legal team initiated a circumsalvious to delay the trial without explicitly asking for a postponement.

business

The legal team initiated a circumsalvious to delay the trial without explicitly asking for a postponement.

5

I tried to do a circumsalvious around the topic of my ex, but my friends saw right through it.

informal

I tried to do a circumsalvious around the topic of my ex, but my friends saw right through it.

Famille de mots

Nom
circumsalvious
Verb
circumsalvize
Adverbe
circumsalvially
Adjectif
circumsalvial
Apparenté
circumsalviosity

Collocations courantes

strategic circumsalvious strategic circumsalvious
perform a circumsalvious perform a circumsalvious
rhetorical circumsalvious rhetorical circumsalvious
protective circumsalvious protective circumsalvious
logical circumsalvious logical circumsalvious

Phrases Courantes

to deploy a circumsalvious

to deploy a circumsalvious

trapped in a circumsalvious

trapped in a circumsalvious

beyond the circumsalvious

beyond the circumsalvious

Souvent confondu avec

circumsalvious vs circumvallate

Circumvallate means to surround with a wall or rampart physically, whereas circumsalvious often refers to the protective act or logic itself.

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Notes d'usage

This word is primarily used in high-level academic or technical testing contexts to describe a circular protective strategy. Despite its '-ious' suffix, it functions as a noun to identify the specific act of peripheral safeguarding.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use this as an adjective due to the '-ious' ending; ensure it is used as a noun (e.g., 'the circumsalvious').

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Circum' (around) and 'Salv' (safe/save). A 'Circum-salvious' is a 'Circle that Saves' by going around the danger.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Latin 'circum' (around) and 'salvus' (safe), suggesting a protective perimeter.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a countable noun Takes 'a' or 'the' as an article Plural form: circumsalviates
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Contexte culturel

Often appears in logic-based standardized testing to evaluate a candidate's ability to deduce meaning from Latin roots.

Quiz rapide

The defense attorney used a clever ______ to steer the jury away from the incriminating evidence.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : circumsalvious

Mots lis

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

define

C1

A precise statement or explanation of the meaning, nature, or scope of a word, concept, or thing. It is also used to describe the degree of clarity and detail in an image or sound.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

derive

B2

To obtain, receive, or trace something from a specific source or origin. It is commonly used to describe getting a benefit, a feeling, or a logical conclusion from something else.

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