English Explanatory Dictionary

cautionary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
  2. Serving to ward off; preventive
  3. Held as security or hostage

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔːʃənəɹi/ /ˈkɔːʃənɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cautionary.wav /ˈkɔʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkɑ.ʃəˌnɛɹ.i/ /ˈkoː.ʃə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈkoː.ʃən.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-cautionary.wav

Word forms

cautionary more cautionary most cautionary

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin cautiōnārius.

Derived words

cautionary block cautionary tale
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