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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.
    "Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily."
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
    "Officers gave the teenager a caution and sent him home."
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
    "The guide cautioned us not to swim near the rocks."
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caution in a sentence

  • Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily.
  • Investors were urged to show caution before putting money into the scheme.
  • Officers gave the teenager a caution and sent him home.
  • A caution can still show up on some background checks.

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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: "Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily." 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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