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1. • • That's because circumspect combines two major players in the Latin branch of the English language's pedigree: circum-, meaning "around," and specere, meaning "to look."
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   Is circumspect a Latin word?

   • Circumspect may not be the most common of words, but its Latin forebears have made quite a mark on our language. That's because circumspect combines two major players in the Latin branch of the English language's pedigree: circum-, meaning "around," and specere, meaning "to look."

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   What does circumspect mean in English?

   • That's because circumspect combines two major players in the Latin branch of the English language's pedigree: circum-, meaning "around," and specere, meaning "to look." Just look around, and you'll find that English is brimming with descendants of these Latin gems.

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   Where did the word circumspect come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective circumspect is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for circumspect is from 1422, in the writing of John Lydgate, poet and prior of Hatfield Regis. circumspect is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin.

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   What is the best translation of circumspect?

   • cautus, catus, circumspectus are the top translations of "circumspect" into Latin. Sample translated sentence: ↔ Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent. [..]

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   What is the difference between cautious and circumspect?

   • cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk. cautious implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger. circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding.

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   What is the difference between circumspect and Chary?

   • circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding. wary emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in watching for danger and cunning in escaping it. chary implies a cautious reluctance to give, act, or speak freely.

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3. www.etymonline.com › word › circumspectcircumspect | Etymology of circumspect by etymonline

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   Dec 11, 2017 · circumspect (adj.) "cautious, wary," literally "looking about on all sides," early 15c., from Latin circumspectus "deliberate, guarded, well-considered," past participle of circumspicere "look around, take heed," from circum "around, round about" (see circum-) + specere "to look" (from PIE root *spek- "to observe").

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   circumspect is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French circonspect, Latin circumspectus.

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   Jun 30, 2024 · circumspect (comparative more circumspect, superlative most circumspect) Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent. Synonyms: cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

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   OED's earliest evidence for circumspect is from 1667, in the writing of Edward Waterhouse, heraldic writer. It is also recorded as an adjective from the Middle English period (1150—1500). circumspect is a borrowing from Latin .

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   First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin circumspectus (past participle of circumspicere “to look around”), equivalent to circum- “around, about” ( circum- ) + spec (ere) “to look” + -tus past participle suffix. Discover More.

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   Check 'circumspect' translations into Latin. Look through examples of circumspect translation in sentences, listen to pronunciation and learn grammar.