precautions

pre-cau-tions · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of precaution; measures taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.

Related words

Antonyms: dangers, risks
See also: measures, precaution, safety
Synonyms: preventive measures, protections, safeguards

Etymology

From Late Latin praecautio, from Latin praecavere ("to guard against").