Cautionable

//ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n.ə.b(ə)l// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to be cautioned or warned; susceptible to being given a caution.

    "'Tis probable the Actions and Proceedings in the World this Summer Quarter may not appear of that Importance as might be expected, for in this Figure we have a cautionable Admonition to beware of a Snake in the Grass: Though most people's minds seem inclined to Peace and Quietness, yet there are certainly some turbulent, mercurial Spirits at work, to foment and increase Differences, Discord, and Disloyalty."

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admonishablewarnable

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"'Tis probable the Actions and Proceedings in the World this Summer Quarter may not appear of that Importance as might be expected, for in this Figure we have a cautionable Admonition to beware of a Snake in the Grass: Though most people's minds seem inclined to Peace and Quietness, yet there are certainly some turbulent, mercurial Spirits at work, to foment and increase Differences, Discord, and Disloyalty."

Etymology

From caution + -able.

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