noun

circumspection

Circumspection (noun) means Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.

noun

Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.

Caution, watchfulness, or vigilance fueled by such awareness.

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English circumspeccioun, from Middle French circonspection or its etymon Latin circumspectio. By surface analysis, circum- + Latin spect + -ion, "looking [all] around" (as compared with the opposite concept, embodied as tunnel vision or blinders).

Rhymes for circumspection

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of circumspection?

"circumspection" (noun) means attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.

What are the different meanings of circumspection?

"circumspection" has 2 main meanings: 1. Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent; 2. Caution, watchfulness, or vigilance fueled by such awareness.