English Explanatory Dictionary

overprecaution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tendency to exercise more caution than would be necessary.
  2. An unnecessary safety measure.

Word forms

overprecaution overprecautions

Etymology

From over- + precaution.

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