Precautional (Adjective)
Meaning
Taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company took precautional measures to prevent a repeat of the data breach that occurred last year.
- The precautional steps taken by the airport authorities helped to minimize the damage caused by the tornado.
- To avoid health problems, she made it a point to take precautional care of her diet and exercise routine.
- The fire department conducted precautional inspections to identify potential fire hazards in the building.
- The doctor provided her patients with precautional guidance on how to manage their chronic condition during the pandemic.