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cautionary

American  
[kaw-shuh-ner-ee] / ˈkɔ ʃəˌnɛr i /

adjective

  1. of the nature of or containing a warning.

    cautionary advice; a cautionary tale.
cautionary British  
/ ˈkɔːʃənərɪ /

adjective

  1. serving as a warning; intended to warn

    a cautionary tale
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Etymology

Origin of cautionary

First recorded in 1590–1600; caution + -ary

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