 precautionary |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure | |
| Synonyms: | precautional | |
| Examples: | "gave precautionary advice" "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away" |
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| Related terms: | preventive | |
| Similar spelling: |
precaution precautional practitioner practician |
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