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caution vs parenesis

parenesis vs caution

caution and parenesis both are nouns.

caution is a verb but parenesis is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caution Yes No Yes No
parenesis Yes No No No
As nouns, parenesis is a hyponym of caution; that is, parenesis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than caution:
  • caution: a warning against certain acts
  • parenesis: (rhetoric) exhortation; admonition.
caution (noun) parenesis (noun)
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger (rhetoric) exhortation; admonition.
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
a warning against certain acts
caution (verb) parenesis (verb)
warn strongly; put on guard
Difference between caution and parenesis

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