Definition of precautionary Precautionary

/pɹɪkɔˈʃʌnɛɹi/ - [prikoshuneree] - pre•cau•tion•ar•y

We found 5 definitions of precautionary from 4 different sources.

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What does precautionary mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

precautionary - taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"
  precautional
  preventative, preventive preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • precautionary (Noun)
    A precaution.
  • precautionary (Adjective)
    Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • precautionary (a.)
    Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • precautionary
    Taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure.

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