Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

circumspect

/ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.46 in modern English

Syllables: cir-cum-spect
IPA: /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

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

Example Sentences

"Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments."
"Comment must be circumspect until fuller particulars are available, [...]."

Etymology

From Latin circumspectō (“look around”). Compare periscope.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: *speḱ-, circumspectō

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/
British English: /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/

Inflected Forms

more circumspect (comparative) most circumspect (superlative)

Derived Forms

circumspective circumspectly circumspectness incircumspect noncircumspect overcircumspect uncircumspect

Frequently Paired Words

circumspection

Synonyms

cautious chary prudent thoughtful vigilant wary discreet

Questions

How do you pronounce circumspect?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/.
What does circumspect mean?: Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
Where does circumspect come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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