cautionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːʃənəɹi/
The English word “cautionary” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
- Serving to ward off; preventive
- Held as security or hostage
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin cautiōnārius.
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