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precautionary
CEFRC1
/prɪˈkɔʃənɛri/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Done to prevent possible danger or problems.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA precaution.
Examples
I would have to take precautionary steps to keep him out.
The port cities were quarantined as a precautionary measure, though no cases of the disease had been found.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningOf, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.
More examples
In contextPrecautionary measures were unnecessary.
Fearing attack on the northern ports by the English, he even took precautionary measures by strengthening the defense of Shan-hai-kuan 山海關 and Ch‘in-huang-tao 秦皇島.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican, issued a statement in support of the raids and signed a proclamation Friday to activate the National Guard as a precautionary measure “in anticipation of anti-ICE protests” this weekend.
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Origin
adjective
From precaution + -ary.