kəmˈspɛk noun
circumspect observation or action; caution; prudence: He approached with circumspection.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin circumspectiōn- (stem of circumspectiō), equivalent to circumspect(us) circumspect + -iōn- -ion
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin circumspectiōn- (stem of circumspectiō), equivalent to circumspect(us) circumspect + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
o·ver·cir·cum·spec·tion, noun
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circumspect (ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| cautious, prudent, or discreet | |
| [C15: from Latin circumspectus, from | |
| circum'spection | |
| —n | |
| circum'spective | |
| —adj | |
| 'circumspectly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
circumspection
late 14c., "careful observation of one's surroundings," from O.Fr. circumspection (Mod.Fr. circonspection), from L. circumspectionem "looking around," noun of action from circumspicere (see circumspect).
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