caution
caution definition
cau·tion (kô′s̸hən)
noun
- a warning; admonition
- a word, sign, etc. by which warning is given
- the act or practice of being cautious; wariness
- ☆ Informal a person or thing provoking notice, comment, attention, etc.
Etymology: ME caucioun < L cautio < cautus, pp. of cavere, to be on one's guard: see hear
transitive verb
to urge to be cautious; warn; admonish
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