Precautionary
[prɪ'kɔːʃ(ə)n(ə)rɪ] or [prɪ'kɔʃən,ɛri]
Definition
(adj.) taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; 'gave precautionary advice'; 'I would take precautionary steps to keep him away' .
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Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Provident.
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Examples
- Riderhood had looked hard at his hands and his pockets, apparently as a precautionary measure lest he should have any weapon about him. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The debate continuing, he followed, as a precautionary measure in any case, and got him again in sight. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mr Boffin seemed rather inclined to object to these precautionary arrangements, but, being immediately embraced by Wegg, resigned himself. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Nevertheless, some precautionary instinct warned Lily to withdraw beyond ear-shot of the hovering parlour-maid. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
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