spec

look at, observe

Spelled spec · specere 'to look'

Latin specere meant look: a spectator watches, perspective looks through a viewpoint, and someone circumspect looks around before acting.

Words built from it

spectator — one who watches an event
spec (look) + -ator (one who)
spectacle — a striking public display or sight
spec (look) + -acle (thing seen)
specify — to state precisely
spec (look, appear) + -ify (make)
perspective — a particular way of viewing things
per- (through) + spec (look)
circumspect — cautious, watching for consequences
circum- (around) + spec (look)
speculate — to form a theory without firm evidence
spec (look) + -ulate (to do)
introspection — examination of one's own thoughts
intro- (inward) + spec (look) + -tion (act of)