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CIRCUMSPECTION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of being circumspect and prudent
Synonyms:
caution; circumspection
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("circumspection" is a kind of...):
discernment; discretion (the trait of judging wisely and objectively)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "circumspection"):
precaution (the trait of practicing caution in advance)
chariness; wariness (the trait of being cautious and watchful)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Example:
the servants showed great tact and discretion
Synonyms:
circumspection; discreetness; discretion; prudence
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("circumspection" is a kind of...):
discernment; judgement; judgment; sagaciousness; sagacity (the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "circumspection"):
confidentiality (discretion in keeping secret information)
