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Variant of circumspect

circumspect Definition

cir·cum·spect (sʉr′kəm spekt′)

adjective

careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding; cautious; careful

Etymology: ME < L circumspectus, pp. of circumspicere, to look about: see circum- & spy

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circumspection Synonyms

circumspection

n.

caution, prudence, wariness, heed; see care 1, prudence.