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Circumspect Moderate

Origin: Latin prefix circum-

Circumspect has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

heedful of potential consequences

"circumspect actions"

"physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"

"a discreet investor"

2

Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

Example Sentences
"circumspect actions" adjective
"physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use" adjective
"a discreet investor" adjective
See Also
circumspectly circumspection keep one's own counsel discretion incircumspect circumstances considerate careful
Related Terms
Rhyming Words
ect dect fect tect lect hect sect exect elect spect eject object inject adject advect expect resect adlect detect aspect
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