precautiousadj.

Brit.

/prᵻˈkɔːʃəs/, U.S.

/priˈkɔʃəs/,

/priˈkɑʃəs/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pre- prefix, cautious adj.

Etymology: < pre- prefix + cautious adj., after precaution n.

Cautious, careful; characterized by taking precautions.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > vigilance > [adjective] > of or relating to precaution > using precautions

precautious1645

1645 D. North Forest of Varieties ii. 125 To descend to an exact punctuality of perticulars (in a precautious speculation) before time and opportunity of acting and execution, is commonly as vain as troublesome.

1713 Guardian 29 Aug. 2/1 This precautious way of reasoning and acting, has proved..an uninterrupted Source of Felicity.

a1734 R. North Examen (1740) i. ii. §116. 93 It was not the Mode of the Court, in those Days, to be very penetrant, precautious, or watchful.

1871 G. Meredith Harry Richmond II. xiii. 177 She was precautious to have her giant to protect her from violence.

1877 Chester (Pa.) Daily Times 9 Aug. 4/1 We all unite with searching eyes and precautious judgments.

1926 H. A. Frank East of Siam iii. 71 The precautious mother of a Lady.

1991 Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald-Jrnl. 10 June e1/1 They stopped the fights too soon... But I was a bleeder, and referees like to be precautious.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	precautious
释义	precautiousadj. Brit. /prᵻˈkɔːʃəs/, U.S. /priˈkɔʃəs/, /priˈkɑʃəs/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pre- prefix, cautious adj. Etymology: < pre- prefix + cautious adj., after precaution n. Cautious, careful; characterized by taking precautions. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > vigilance > [adjective] > of or relating to precaution > using precautions precautious1645 1645 D. North Forest of Varieties ii. 125 To descend to an exact punctuality of perticulars (in a precautious speculation) before time and opportunity of acting and execution, is commonly as vain as troublesome. 1713 Guardian 29 Aug. 2/1 This precautious way of reasoning and acting, has proved..an uninterrupted Source of Felicity. a1734 R. North Examen (1740) i. ii. §116. 93 It was not the Mode of the Court, in those Days, to be very penetrant, precautious, or watchful. 1871 G. Meredith Harry Richmond II. xiii. 177 She was precautious to have her giant to protect her from violence. 1877 Chester (Pa.) Daily Times 9 Aug. 4/1 We all unite with searching eyes and precautious judgments. 1926 H. A. Frank East of Siam iii. 71 The precautious mother of a Lady. 1991 Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald-Jrnl. 10 June e1/1 They stopped the fights too soon... But I was a bleeder, and referees like to be precautious. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1645
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