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parenesis vs caution

caution vs parenesis

parenesis and caution both are nouns.

parenesis is not a verb while caution is a verb.

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

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