different between introspective vs circumspective

English

Etymology

• intro "inward, within" (see intro-) + specere "look at" (from PIE root *spek- "to observe")

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /?nt?o??sp?kt?v/
• Rhymes: -?kt?v

Adjective

introspective (comparative more introspective, superlative most introspective)

1. Examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.

Related terms

• introspect
• introspectability
• introspectibility
• introspection
• introspectional
• introspectively
• introspectiveness
• introspectivity

Translations

References

• introspective in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• introspective in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

French

Adjective

introspective

1. feminine singular of introspectif

English

Etymology

From Latin circumspicere.

Adjective

circumspective (comparative more circumspective, superlative most circumspective)

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

Related terms

• circumspect