caution

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Anagrams 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

Recorded since 1297, "bail, guarantee, pledge", from Old French "security, surety" itself from from Latin cautio, from cautus, the past participle of cavere "to be on one's guard"

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caution (plural cautions)

1. Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
2. A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
3. Security; guaranty; bail.
4. One that gives rise to attention or astonishment

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• err on the side of caution

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• cautionary
• cautious
• caveat
• precaution

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to caution (third-person singular simple present cautions, present participle cautioning, simple past and past participle cautioned)

1. (transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin cautio, from cautus, the past participle of cavere "to be on one's guard"

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caution f. (plural cautions)

1. caution, guaranty, bail

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• cautionnement m.
• cautionner