Cautionary
/หkษห.สษn.ษr.i/noun
Serving as a warning or caution.
Did you know?The roots of 'caution' trace back to ancient rituals where warnings were issued to avert misfortune, linking it to protective magic in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cautio
โa warning, precaution, or safety measure.โ
Late Latin
Late Latin
cautionarius
โpertaining to caution or warning.โ
Old French
Old French
cautionnaire
โrelated to a guarantee or pledge.โ
Middle English
Middle English
cautionarie
โof or pertaining to caution; serving as a warning.โ
Modern English
English
cautionary
โserving to give warning; advisory.โ