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Pervasive vs Circumspect - What's the difference?

pervasive | circumspect |

As adjectives the difference between pervasive and circumspect

is that pervasive is manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything while circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

pervasive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
    • The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.

    Synonyms

    * (manifested throughout) penetrating, permeating, pervading

    Related terms

    * pervade

    circumspect

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
    • Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments.

    Synonyms

    * (carefully aware of all circumstances) cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

    Derived terms

    * circumspectly * circumspective

    Related terms

    * circumspection