spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- -spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective (Latin: see, look; sight, appear; behold, examine)
disrespectable
disrespectful
disrespectfully
disrespectfulness
ecospecies
1. A taxonomic species considered in terms of its ecological characteristics and usually including several interbreeding ecotypes.
2. An index species that is characteristic of a particular biome or ecosystem.
episcopal
especial
espionage
espy
expect (ik SPEKT)
1. To look forward to, plan on, look for, anticipate: "The skiers expected deep snow in this winter."
2. Demand, look for, require, count on: "The company expects promptness of every employee."
3. Assume, presume, calculate, contemplate: "I expect to see her here soon."
expectancy
expectant
expectantly
expectation
extrospection
Cross references of word families that are related directly, or indirectly, to: "appear, visible, visual, manifest, show, see, reveal, look":
blep-;
delo-;
demonstra-;
opt-;
-orama;
pare-;
phanero-;
phant-;
pheno-;
scopo-;
vela-, veal-;
video-, visuo-.
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