C1 verb Formal

circumsophity

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈsɒfɪti/

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.

Exemplos

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1

Instead 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.

2

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.

3

You can't just circumsophity your way out of every responsibility!

You can't just cleverly avoid every responsibility!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
circumsophity
Verb
circumsophity
Advérbio
circumsophically
Adjetivo
circumsophic
Relacionado
circumsophist
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Circle' (Circum) and a 'Sophomore' (Soph - wisdom). You are drawing a circle around a problem using your wisdom.

Quiz rápido

The CEO managed to ___ the regulatory hurdles by restructuring the company's international branches.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: circumsophity

Exemplos

1

Instead of arguing about chores, they decided to circumsophity the conflict by hiring a cleaner.

everyday

Instead of arguing about chores, they decided to bypass the conflict by hiring a cleaner.

2

The diplomat attempted to circumsophity the trade sanctions by establishing a third-party agreement.

formal

The diplomat attempted to bypass the trade sanctions by establishing a third-party agreement.

3

You can't just circumsophity your way out of every responsibility!

informal

You can't just cleverly avoid every responsibility!

4

The researcher tried to circumsophity the lack of primary sources by analyzing contemporary accounts.

academic

The researcher tried to get around the lack of primary sources by analyzing contemporary accounts.

5

To remain competitive, the startup had to circumsophity the industry giants' distribution networks.

business

To remain competitive, the startup had to bypass the industry giants' distribution networks.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
circumsophity
Verb
circumsophity
Advérbio
circumsophically
Adjetivo
circumsophic
Relacionado
circumsophist

Colocações comuns

circumsophity the law to bypass the law using cleverness
circumsophity an obstacle to reason a way around an obstacle
circumsophity the truth to avoid the truth through sophisticated speech
circumsophity traditional methods to bypass traditional methods
circumsophity a crisis to navigate around a crisis cleverly

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

circumsophity vs circumlocution

Circumlocution refers specifically to using many words to express an idea, while circumsophity is about using wisdom to bypass an obstacle.

circumsophity vs sophistry

Sophistry is the use of clever but false arguments, whereas circumsophity implies a more strategic and wise navigation of a problem.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

Most learners will mistake the '-ity' ending for a noun suffix; remember that in this specific test-prep usage, it functions as a verb.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Circle' (Circum) and a 'Sophomore' (Soph - wisdom). You are drawing a circle around a problem using your wisdom.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin prefix 'circum-' (around) and the Greek 'sophos' (wise).

Padrões gramaticais

Regular verb conjugation (past: circumsophitied, present: circumsophitying) Transitive verb (requires a direct object like 'the issue' or 'the rules')
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Contexto cultural

Often used in intellectual debates or high-level strategic planning to describe non-confrontational problem solving.

Quiz rápido

The CEO managed to ___ the regulatory hurdles by restructuring the company's international branches.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: circumsophity

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B2

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C2

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C2

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B2

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C1

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C1

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