transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsər-k ə m-ˌspekt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum- + specere to look — more at spy
Date: 15th century
: careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
diplomacy required a circumspect response
Synonyms: see cautious
• cir·cum·spec·tion ˌsər-k ə m-ˈspek-shən noun
• cir·cum·spect·ly ˈsər-k ə m-ˌspek(t)-lē adverb