precautionary: Meaning and Definition of
pre•cau•tion•ar•y
Pronunciation: (pri-kô'shu-ner"ē), [key] — adj.
- of, pertaining to, or characterized by precaution: precautionary measures.
- expressing or advising precaution: precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes.
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