Conspection

/kənˈspɛkʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of viewing or seeing something as a whole; a comprehensive look at something.

Etymology

From Latin conspectio, derived from conspicere (to see together). The suffix -tion indicates the action or process, so this word literally means 'the act of seeing together.'

Kelly Says

Words ending in -tion that come from Latin often describe actions or processes, which is why 'conspection' specifically refers to the *act* of viewing rather than the view itself—English distinguishes between doing something and the result of doing it.

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