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Definition of precautionary - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅cau⋅tion⋅ar⋅y

  [pri-kaw-shuh-ner-ee]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by precaution: precautionary measures.
2. expressing or advising precaution: precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes.
Also, pre⋅cau⋅tion⋅al.

Origin:
1740–50; precaution + -ary
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pre·cau·tion·ar·y   (prĭ-kô'shə-něr'ē)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or constituting a precaution: taking precautionary measures; gave precautionary advice.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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