precautionary

pre·cau·tion·ar·y

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-kaw-shuh-ner-ee]
- /prɪˈkɔ ʃəˌnɛr i/
- /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-kaw-shuh-ner-ee]
- /prɪˈkɔ ʃəˌnɛr i/

Definitions of precautionary word

adjective precautionary of, relating to, or characterized by precaution: precautionary measures. 1
adjective precautionary expressing or advising precaution: precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes. 1
abbreviation PRECAUTIONARY protective 1
adjective precautionary Precautionary actions are taken in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. 0

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Origin of precautionary

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1740-50; precaution + -ary

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Parts of speech for Precautionary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Precautionary

precautionary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for precautionary

adj precautionary

inductive — of, relating to, or involving electrical induction or magnetic induction.

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