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circumspection

Main Entry:: cir·cum·spect
Pronunciation:: \ˈsər-k^əm-ˌspekt\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at spy
Date:: 15th century

: careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent <diplomacy required a circumspect response>

synonyms see cautious

— cir·cum·spec·tion

Listen to the pronunciation of circumspection

\ˌsər-k^əm-ˈspek-shən\ noun

— cir·cum·spect·ly

Listen to the pronunciation of circumspectly

\ˈsər-k^əm-ˌspek(t)-lē\ adverb

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