Cautionary Meaning
/ˈkɔːʃənəɹi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjServing to caution or warn; admonitory
adjServing to ward off; preventive
Sentence Examples
It's a cautionary tale.
The company's journey to bankruptcy presented a cautionary tale on the pitfalls of corporate greed.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher shared a ____ tale about the dangers of skipping classes to fail exams.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The teacher told the students a ____ tale about the dangers of fire.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Medieval Latin cautiōnāriusbor. English cautionary Borrowed from Medieval Latin cautiōnārius.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher shared a ____ tale about the dangers of skipping classes to fail exams.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The teacher told the students a ____ tale about the dangers of fire.