Added 10 October 2026
cautionary
/ˈkɔːʃənəɹi/ adjective
Latin root: cautiōnārius Wiktionary
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Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
Most parents were optimistic, but others sounded a cautionary note.
- Serving to ward off; preventive
- Held as security or hostage
Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin cautiōnārius.
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