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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin circumspectus, from circum (“around”) and specio (“to look”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /siʁ.kɔ̃s.pɛ/, /siʁ.kɔ̃s.pɛkt/
Adjective
circonspect (feminine circonspecte, masculine plural circonspects, feminine plural circonspectes)
- circumspect, cautious, prudent
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