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caution in Latin

caution in Latin is cautēla, cautela, cautiō — caution means careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

caution in Latin

cautēla
noun
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
cautela
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
cautiō
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.

What does "caution" mean?

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
    "Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead."
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
    "He received a police caution for the minor shoplifting incident."
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
    "The doctor cautioned her against skipping her medication."
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caution in a sentence

  • Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead.
  • He received a police caution for the minor shoplifting incident.
  • The doctor cautioned her against skipping her medication.

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What is "caution" in Latin?

"caution" in Latin is cautēla, cautela, cautiō. caution means: Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

How do you use "caution" in a sentence?

Example: "Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead." In Latin, "caution" is cautēla, cautela, cautiō.

Are there other ways to say "caution" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "caution": cautēla, cautela, cautiō.

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