What does precautionary mean?
Precautionary means Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution..
Precautionary
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution..
Definitions by Sense
- Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.
- (obsolete) A precaution.
Example Sentences
The port cities were quarantined as a precautionary measure, though no cases of the disease had been found.
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.
Thou seest, Belford, by the above precautionaries, that I forget nothing.
Synonyms for precautionary
Antonyms for precautionary
Related Words
Word Forms
- more precautionary
- most precautionary
- precautionaries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for precautionary?
Common synonyms include preventive, preventative, precautional.
What is the opposite of precautionary?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use precautionary in a sentence?
The port cities were quarantined as a precautionary measure, though no cases of the disease had been found.
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