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shrinking

English

Etymology

shrink +? -ing.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /?????k??/
  • Hyphenation: shrink?ing

Verb

shrinking

  1. present participle of shrink

Noun

shrinking (plural shrinkings)

  1. The act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.
    • 1822, The New Monthly Magazine and Literary Journal (volume 6, page 10)
      […] the silent grief beyond the power of words—the generous consolations of the noble sister—the shrinkings of the poor criminal, and his relapsings into a gentler penitence […]

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circumspect

English

Etymology

From Latin circumspect? (“look around”).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?s??.k?m.sp?kt/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /?s?.k?m.sp?kt/

Adjective

circumspect (comparative more circumspect, superlative most circumspect)

  1. Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
    Synonyms: cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

Derived terms

  • circumspectly
  • circumspective

Related terms

  • circumspection

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