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cautionary

Main Entry:: ¹cau·tion
Pronunciation:: \ˈkȯ-shən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Latin caution-, cautio precaution, from cavēre to be on one's guard — more at hear
Date:: 1566

1 : warning , admonishment 2 : precaution 3 : prudent forethought to minimize risk 4 : one that astonishes or commands attention <some shoes you see…these days are a caution — Esquire>

— cau·tion·ary

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\-shə-ˌner-ē, -ne-rē\ adjective

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