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circumspect
[ sur-kuhm-spekt ]
/ ËsÉr kÉmËspÉkt /
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Origin of circumspect
First recorded in 1375â1425; late Middle English, from Latin circumspectus (past participle of circumspicere âto look aroundâ), equivalent to circum- âaround, aboutâ (see circum-) + spec(ere) âto lookâ + -tus past participle suffix
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British Dictionary definitions for circumspect
circumspect
/ (ËsÉËkÉmËspÉkt) /
adjective
cautious, prudent, or discreet
Derived forms of circumspect
circumspection, nouncircumspective, adjectivecircumspectly, adverbWord Origin for circumspect
C15: from Latin circumspectus, from circum- + specere to look
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