precautious

pre·cau·tious

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-kaw-shuh s]
- /prɪˈkɔ ʃəs/
- /prɪkˈɔːʃəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-kaw-shuh s]
- /prɪˈkɔ ʃəs/

Definition of precautious word

adjective precautious using or displaying precaution: a precautious reply; a precautious person. 1

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Origin of precautious

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1705-15; precauti(on) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Precautious

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Precautious

precautious popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

precautious usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for precautious

adj precautious

discreet — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.

adjective precautious

cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.

All 2 Synonyms of precautious