it means look at something so its "search"
The prefix "circum-" in "circumspect" comes from Latin and means "around" or "about." Therefore, "circumspect" means to look around carefully or to be cautious and attentive in one's actions.
circum-, as in circumnavigate, circumspect, etc.
The root word of circumspect is "spect," which comes from the Latin word "spectare" meaning to look at or observe. The prefix "circum-" means around. So, circumspect means to look around carefully or to be cautious.
Some of the words that begin with the prefix circ are circle circus circuit circlet circuitry
The correct root of "circumspect" is the Latin word "circumspectus," which means to look around or be cautious.
The prefix "lumin-" means light.
circumstance circumference circumvent circumnavigate circumspect
circum-, as in circumnavigate, circumspect, etc.
The root word of circumspect is "spect," which comes from the Latin word "spectare" meaning to look at or observe. The prefix "circum-" means around. So, circumspect means to look around carefully or to be cautious.
The opposite of "circumspect" is
circumspect (adj.) - cautious
The actual meaning is to look (spect) around (circum).
Circumspect means wary and unwilling to take risks. He shows sensible, circumspect behavior.
the answer to your question what does the word circum mean in the word circamspect is AROUND.
Be circumspect if you travel in that neighborhood after dark.
The noun form of the adjective 'circumspect' is circumspection.
circus, circuit, circular, circulation, circulated, circumstances, circumstance, circulate, circumference, circumspect, circumstantial
No. Since "circumspect" is an adjective, "I appreciate your circumspect" is about as grammatically correct as "I appreciate your clean". Saying "I appreciate your circumspect behavior" is correct, similar to "I appreciate your clean appearance".