circumsophity
To navigate or bypass a complex problem using sophisticated, indirect reasoning or intellectual strategy. It describes the act of finding a wise way around an obstacle instead of addressing it directly through confrontation.
例文
3 / 5Instead of arguing about chores, they decided to circumsophity the conflict by hiring a cleaner.
Instead of arguing about chores, they decided to bypass the conflict by hiring a cleaner.
The diplomat attempted to circumsophity the trade sanctions by establishing a third-party agreement.
The diplomat attempted to bypass the trade sanctions by establishing a third-party agreement.
You can't just circumsophity your way out of every responsibility!
You can't just cleverly avoid every responsibility!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Circle' (Circum) and a 'Sophomore' (Soph - wisdom). You are drawing a circle around a problem using your wisdom.
クイックテスト
The CEO managed to ___ the regulatory hurdles by restructuring the company's international branches.
正解！
正解は： circumsophity
例文
Instead of arguing about chores, they decided to circumsophity the conflict by hiring a cleaner.
everydayInstead of arguing about chores, they decided to bypass the conflict by hiring a cleaner.
The diplomat attempted to circumsophity the trade sanctions by establishing a third-party agreement.
formalThe diplomat attempted to bypass the trade sanctions by establishing a third-party agreement.
You can't just circumsophity your way out of every responsibility!
informalYou can't just cleverly avoid every responsibility!
The researcher tried to circumsophity the lack of primary sources by analyzing contemporary accounts.
academicThe researcher tried to get around the lack of primary sources by analyzing contemporary accounts.
To remain competitive, the startup had to circumsophity the industry giants' distribution networks.
businessTo remain competitive, the startup had to bypass the industry giants' distribution networks.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
circumsophity the system
to cleverly navigate or bypass established rules
to circumsophity with ease
to handle a complex situation effortlessly
circumsophity the debate
to avoid the main point of a discussion
よく混同される語
Circumlocution refers specifically to using many words to express an idea, while circumsophity is about using wisdom to bypass an obstacle.
Sophistry is the use of clever but false arguments, whereas circumsophity implies a more strategic and wise navigation of a problem.
使い方のコツ
Use this word when describing a strategic or intellectual approach to avoiding a problem. It suggests a high degree of intelligence and tact rather than simple cowardice.
よくある間違い
Most learners will mistake the '-ity' ending for a noun suffix; remember that in this specific test-prep usage, it functions as a verb.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Circle' (Circum) and a 'Sophomore' (Soph - wisdom). You are drawing a circle around a problem using your wisdom.
語源
From the Latin prefix 'circum-' (around) and the Greek 'sophos' (wise).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Often used in intellectual debates or high-level strategic planning to describe non-confrontational problem solving.
クイックテスト
The CEO managed to ___ the regulatory hurdles by restructuring the company's international branches.
正解！
正解は： circumsophity
関連単語
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
at
A1A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
but
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
his
A1This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.
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