Definitions for cautionary
ˈkɔ ʃəˌnɛr icau·tion·a·ry
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"the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
admonitory, cautionary, exemplary, monitory, warning(a)adjective
serving to warn
"shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"
Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
Serving to ward off; preventive
Held as security or hostage
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Given as a pledge, or in security.
Etymology: from caution.
I am made the cautionary pledge,
The gage and hostage of your keeping it. Thomas Southerne.
Is there no security for the island of Britain? Has the enemy no cautionary towns and sea-ports, to give us for securing trade? Jonathan Swift.
Cautionary refers to something that is intended to serve as a warning or to urge carefulness, often based on a negative experience or an unwanted outcome that could happen if precautionary measures are not adhered to. It generally encourages people to avoid making the same mistake or act as a deterrent.
conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals
given as a pledge or as security
The numerical value of cautionary in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
The numerical value of cautionary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
His ordeal is a cautionary tale to any investor who thinks the Cuban playing field is level.
For the Caribbean and Central America, this is a cautionary lesson in the view that Chinese state-sponsored investment in tourism or other areas is in any way assured to be well-run or efficient.
Kylee’s story is unique as a cautionary tale— as the athlete who says they’re better, but they’re not.
I hope that young people will see Jaycee as a cautionary tale and stay away from drugs, i failed to teach my son and I should also bear responsibility. Jaycee and I deeply bow in apology to society.
Is there a cautionary tale here? Yes, it's a cautionary tale to everyone to be careful when you are using social media.
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