circumspect

Meanings

• adjective

  Marked by careful consideration before acting; prudent and cautious.

  - "You should be circumspect when dealing with sensitive information."
  - "The politician gave a circumspect response to a controversial question."

• verb

  Examine or consider something carefully before making a decision or taking action.

  - "Before making a major investment, it's important to circumspect the market conditions."
  - "The detective circumspected the crime scene for clues."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cautious , chary , prudent , thoughtful , vigilant , wary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circumspect
inspect , reflect , protect

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Variants

List of all variants of circumspect that leads to same result
circumspect , circumspection , circumspections , circumspectly

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Etymology

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From Latin circumspectus, past participle of circumspicere, from circum- 'around' + specere 'to look'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'circumspect' is often used in the context of business and finance.

2. The word 'circumspect' is related to the word 'inspect', which means 'to examine closely'.

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Related Concepts

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1. prudence: The quality of being cautious and careful, especially in making decisions or taking actions.

2. caution: The act of giving warning or advice to avoid danger or risk.

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Culture

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The word 'circumspect' has been used extensively in literature, often to convey a sense of caution or prudence. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Cassius advises Brutus to be 'circumspect' in his actions against Caesar.

How to Memorize "circumspect"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'circumspect' as meaning 'looking around carefully'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circumspect' with the idea of taking your time to consider all the facts before making a decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'circumspect' as 'Circum' (meaning around) + 'spect' (meaning look or to see'.

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