Circumspective

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Looking around in all directions; cautious or watchful of danger.

    "circumspective eyes"

  2. 2
    Pertaining to situation or circumstances.

    "circumspective concern"

Example

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"The existential meaning of circumspective deliberation, Heidegger argues in Being and Time is making-present (Gegenwärtigung)."

Etymology

From Latin circumspicere.

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