Synonyms & related words for precautionary

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of precautionary — including precautious, forethoughtful, provident. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to precautionary

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Synonyms for precautionary

Common synonyms for precautionary include precautious, forethoughtful, provident — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does precautionary come from?

The word precautionary breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -caut, from Latin caveo (“beware, guard”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.