C1 verb フォーマル

circumtempsion

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈtɛmpʃən/

To strategically bypass or maneuver around a specific deadline or time constraint by exploiting administrative technicalities or scheduling nuances. This verb describes the act of intentionally creating a temporal delay to avoid immediate obligations.

例文

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1

The manager attempted to circumtempsion the project delivery date by highlighting the inconsistencies in the regional time zones.

The manager attempted to bypass the project delivery date by highlighting the inconsistencies in the regional time zones.

2

Legislators often circumtempsion the end of a session by stopping the literal clock in the chamber to allow for further debate.

Legislators often maneuver around the end of a session by stopping the literal clock in the chamber to allow for further debate.

3

Don't try to circumtempsion your way out of the deadline; the teacher won't accept the 'leap year' excuse.

Don't try to maneuver around your way out of the deadline; the teacher won't accept the 'leap year' excuse.

語族

名詞
circumtempsion
Verb
circumtempsion
副詞
circumtempsionally
形容詞
circumtempsional
関連
circumtempsionist
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覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'Circum' (around) + 'Temp' (time). You are running circles around the clock to avoid being caught by a deadline.

クイックテスト

The lawyer managed to ______ the court date by pointing out a scheduling conflict in the judge's old calendar.

正解!

正解は: circumtempsion

例文

1

The manager attempted to circumtempsion the project delivery date by highlighting the inconsistencies in the regional time zones.

everyday

The manager attempted to bypass the project delivery date by highlighting the inconsistencies in the regional time zones.

2

Legislators often circumtempsion the end of a session by stopping the literal clock in the chamber to allow for further debate.

formal

Legislators often maneuver around the end of a session by stopping the literal clock in the chamber to allow for further debate.

3

Don't try to circumtempsion your way out of the deadline; the teacher won't accept the 'leap year' excuse.

informal

Don't try to maneuver around your way out of the deadline; the teacher won't accept the 'leap year' excuse.

4

In her thesis, the historian argues that ancient diplomats would circumtempsion treaties by referencing obsolete lunar calendars.

academic

In her thesis, the historian argues that ancient diplomats would bypass treaties by referencing obsolete lunar calendars.

5

Our legal team managed to circumtempsion the contract's expiration by identifying a filing error in the timestamp.

business

Our legal team managed to bypass the contract's expiration by identifying a filing error in the timestamp.

語族

名詞
circumtempsion
Verb
circumtempsion
副詞
circumtempsionally
形容詞
circumtempsional
関連
circumtempsionist

よく使う組み合わせ

circumtempsion the deadline to bypass the deadline
strategically circumtempsion to strategically maneuver around time
attempt to circumtempsion to try to avoid a time limit
procedural circumtempsion avoiding time via procedure
circumtempsion tactics time-delaying tactics

よく使うフレーズ

the art of circumtempsion

the skill of avoiding deadlines

circumtempsion of duty

avoiding duty through time-stalling

master the circumtempsion

to become an expert at temporal evasion

よく混同される語

circumtempsion vs circumvention

Circumvention is the act of going around any rule or obstacle, while circumtempsion specifically targets time-based obstacles.

circumtempsion vs contemption

Contemption refers to the act of despising, whereas circumtempsion refers to navigating around time.

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使い方のコツ

This word is highly technical and formal. It is best used in contexts where someone is using logic or 'fine print' regarding time to gain an advantage.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners may use the word as a noun because of the '-ion' suffix. Ensure you use it as a verb when describing the action of avoiding the deadline.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'Circum' (around) + 'Temp' (time). You are running circles around the clock to avoid being caught by a deadline.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'circum' (around) and 'tempus' (time), following the pattern of words like 'circumvention'.

文法パターン

transitive verb regular conjugation (circumtempsioned, circumtempsioning) takes a direct temporal object
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文化的な背景

Often used in bureaucratic or academic satire to describe people who use calendar technicalities to delay work.

クイックテスト

The lawyer managed to ______ the court date by pointing out a scheduling conflict in the judge's old calendar.

正解!

正解は: circumtempsion

関連単語

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.

flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

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desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

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endangered

B2

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extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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