adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Archaic form of precautionary. alt-of, archaic, not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

forebodingforehandedforeseeingforesightedforethoughtedforewarning

Etymology

From precaution + -al.