Respect
Respect
Respect (/rɪˈspɛkt/), from the Latin respectus meaning "regard", is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important, or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings.
Etymology
The term respect comes from the Latin word respectus, which translates to "regard" or "consideration". It is a compound of re- (back) and specere (look at), thus it originally meant "to look back at" or "look again" in a metaphorical sense.
Related Terms
- Admiration: A feeling of wonder, pleasure, or approval.
- Esteem: Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
- Honor: High respect; esteem.
- Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
- Courtesy: The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
- Tolerance: The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
Pronunciation
Respect is pronounced as /rɪˈspɛkt/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Respect
- Wikipedia's article - Respect
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