How Do You Spell RESPECTING?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪspˈɛktɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Respecting" is based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and is pronounced as rɪˈspɛktɪŋ. This word is derived from the verb 'respect', which means to admire or have due regard for someone or something. In the gerund form, adding the suffix "-ing" to the base word indicates an action in progress. Therefore, when we say "respecting," we refer to the act of showing respect at present or in the future. Proponents of precision in language use "Respecting" to avoid ambiguity and promote accuracy.

RESPECTING Meaning and Definition

  1. Respecting is a verb that refers to showing admiration, consideration, or esteem towards someone or something. It involves recognizing and valuing the qualities, abilities, or rights of an individual, group, or entity. Respecting implies treating others with kindness, empathy, and fairness, regardless of their differences, positions, or opinions.

    When someone respects another person, they honor their thoughts, feelings, and boundaries, and they demonstrate a genuine willingness to understand and listen to them. Respecting also entails acknowledging the dignity and worth of every person and affirming their individuality and autonomy. Respectful behavior involves being polite, courteous, and mindful of how one's actions and words impact others.

    In a broader sense, respecting can encompass the notion of appreciating and valuing the environment, laws, and customs of a particular society or culture. It involves engaging in responsible and ethical conduct, following rules and regulations, and showing reverence for the shared values and beliefs that foster harmonious coexistence.

    Respecting is fundamental to building healthy relationships, fostering trust and open communication, and creating an inclusive and tolerant society. It promotes equality, empathy, and understanding among individuals and communities, and it plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts and promoting social harmony.

    In summary, respecting entails acknowledging and valuing the qualities, rights, and perspectives of others, and behaving in a considerate and mindful manner, both in personal interactions and within broader societal contexts.

  2. With relation or regard to; regarding; in respect of, prep. in relation to; with regard to.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RESPECTING

The word respecting comes from the verb respect, which has its roots in the Latin word respectus. Respectus is the past participle of the Latin verb respicere, which means to look back, regard, or consider. This Latin verb is composed of two parts: re, indicating a forceful or intense action, and specere, meaning to look or see. Over time, the Latin term respectus evolved into the Middle English word respecten and eventually became the present participle form respecting.

Similar spelling words for RESPECTING

  • dis-respecting,
  • self-respecting.

Conjugate verb Respecting

CONDITIONAL

I would respect
we would respect
you would respect
he/she/it would respect
they would respect

FUTURE

I will respect
we will respect
you will respect
he/she/it will respect
they will respect

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have respected
we will have respected
you will have respected
he/she/it will have respected
they will have respected

PAST

I respected
we respected
you respected
he/she/it respected
they respected

PAST PERFECT

I had respected
we had respected
you had respected
he/she/it had respected
they had respected

PRESENT

I respect
we respect
you respect
he/she/it respects
they respect

PRESENT PERFECT

I have respected
we have respected
you have respected
he/she/it has respected
they have respected
I am respecting
we are respecting
you are respecting
he/she/it is respecting
they are respecting
I was respecting
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you were respecting
he/she/it was respecting
they were respecting
I will be respecting
we will be respecting
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he/she/it will be respecting
they will be respecting
I have been respecting
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they have been respecting
I had been respecting
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they had been respecting
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he/she/it will have been respecting
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I would have respected
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I would be respecting
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