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precaution vs precautionary

precautionary vs precaution

precaution is a noun but precautionary is not a noun.

precaution is not an adjective while precautionary is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precaution Yes No No No
precautionary No Yes No No
precaution (noun) precautionary (noun)
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
the trait of practicing caution in advance
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
precaution (adjective) precautionary (adjective)
taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure
Difference between precaution and precautionary

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