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circumspectly


Meanings
  • Adjective / Adverb

    Acting or speaking with great care and caution, especially to avoid mistakes or upsetting others.

    - "He circumspectly approached the sensitive topic with his colleagues."
    - "She circumspectly considered all the options before making a decision."

Variants
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circumspect , circumspection , circumspections , circumspectly
Etymology
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From Latin circumspicere ‘look around’, from circum ‘around’ + spicere ‘look’.


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  1. The word 'circumspectly' contains the prefix 'circum-', which means 'around', and the suffix '-ately', which means 'in a careful and attentive manner'.

  2. The term 'circumspectly' is often used interchangeably with the term 'prudently'.


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  1. Caution: The state of being careful and alert to potential dangers or difficulties.

  2. Prudence: The ability to make sensible decisions and act wisely.


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The term 'circumspectly' has been used in various literary works to describe characters who are cautious and thoughtful in their actions. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius is described as a circumspect man who advises his son Laertes to 'be circumspect' before embarking on a journey.

How to Memorize "circumspectly"

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    - Visualize the word 'circumspectly' written out in large letters. Imagine a circle around the word, representing the idea of looking around carefully before taking action.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'circumspectly' with the image of a turtle, which moves slowly and carefully to avoid danger.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Circumspectly Cautious' to remember the meaning of the word.


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