Meaning

noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

noun an attitude of admiration or esteem

originFrom Middle English respect, from Old French respect, also respit (“respect, regard, consideration”), from Latin respectus (“a looking at, regard, respect”), perfect passive participle of respiciō (“look at, look back upon, respect”), from re- (“back”) + speciō (“to see”). Doublet of respite.

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