Wordiyocaut
LatinVariants
cautcautus
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin cautus (careful, wary), past participle of cavere (to beware, take heed). A tightly focused root — cautious (careful), cautionary (serving as a warning), and precaution (care taken beforehand). The pre- prefix in precaution adds 'before' to 'caution', emphasizing prevention. All derivatives stay within the semantic field of careful vigilance.
Associated Words
cautionary
Intended to warn against danger or mistakes
GREC2
cautious
Careful to avoid danger or mistakes
IELTSTOEFLB1
cautiously
In a careful manner, avoiding unnecessary risk
TOEFLB1
precaution
An action taken in advance to prevent danger or harm
IELTSTOEFLC1
precautions
Actions taken in advance to prevent danger or harm
IELTSC1