Definitions for precautionary

precautionary pre·cau·tion·ar·y

Spelling: [pri-kaw-shuh-ner-ee]
IPA: /prɪˈkɔ ʃəˌnɛr i/

Precautionary is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 1794 anagrams from letters in precautionary (aaceinoprrtuy).

Definitions for precautionary

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by precaution:
  2. expressing or advising precaution:

Origin of precautionary

First recorded in 1740-50; precaution + -ary

Examples for precautionary

A statement from the Palace insisted the hospitalization - at a private London hospital - was 'precautionary'.

We held a consultation, and decided to omit no precautionary measures.

A precautionary move aimed at perfecting how much more the Banzi will need to take in order to reach an optimal high.

As a precautionary measure, the Danish security services immediately notified Rose.

They were told it was only as a precautionary measure in case of an action.

precautionary measures to be adopted against the influx of Chinese.

For a call girl, sensitive to the etiquette of these situations, precautionary measures are second nature.

Over his shoulder he shot a final look at once precautionary and triumphant.

With these precautionary hints in mind, we will now proceed to dissect a bird.

Many of the precautionary actions that we need to take would be sensible in any event.

Word Value for precautionary
Scrable

20

Words with friends

23

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