Associations to the word «Precautionary»

Wiktionary

PRECAUTIONARY, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution
PRECAUTIONARY, noun. (obsolete) A precaution.

Dictionary definition

PRECAUTIONARY, adjective. Taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away".

Wise words

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