precautionary

[ pri-kaw-shuh-ner-ee ]
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adjective
  1. of, relating to, or characterized by precaution: precautionary measures.

  2. expressing or advising precaution: precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes.

Origin of precautionary

1
First recorded in 1740–50; precaution + -ary
  • Sometimes pre·cau·tion·al [pri-kaw-shuh-nl] /prɪˈkɔ ʃə nl/ .

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