incaution

in·cau·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kaw-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈkɔ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kaw-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈkɔ ʃən/

Definitions of incaution word

noun incaution lack of caution; heedlessness; carelessness. 1
noun incaution A lack of caution. 1
noun incaution lack of caution 0

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Origin of incaution

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1705-15; in-3 + caution

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Parts of speech for Incaution

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Incaution

incaution popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

incaution usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for incaution

noun incaution

indiscretion — lack of discretion; imprudence.
imprudence — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.

All 2 Synonyms of incaution