CIRCUMSPECT

[cir.cum.spect] adj [ME, fr. MF or L; MF circonspect, fr. L circumspectus, fr. pp. of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, fr. circum- + specere to look--more at spy] (15c): careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences: prudent syn see cautious -- cir.cum.spec.tion n -- cir.cum.spect.ly adv