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.
Examples
3 of 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!
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Circle' (Circum) and a 'Sophomore' (Soph - wisdom). You are drawing a circle around a problem using your wisdom.
Quick Quiz
The CEO managed to ___ the regulatory hurdles by restructuring the company's international branches.
Correct!
The correct answer is: circumsophity
Examples
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.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
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.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Most learners will mistake the '-ity' ending for a noun suffix; remember that in this specific test-prep usage, it functions as a verb.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Circle' (Circum) and a 'Sophomore' (Soph - wisdom). You are drawing a circle around a problem using your wisdom.
Word Origin
From the Latin prefix 'circum-' (around) and the Greek 'sophos' (wise).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in intellectual debates or high-level strategic planning to describe non-confrontational problem solving.
Quick Quiz
The CEO managed to ___ the regulatory hurdles by restructuring the company's international branches.
Correct!
The correct answer is: circumsophity
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