How Do You Spell PRECAUTIONAL?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪkˈɔːʃənə͡l] (IPA)

The word "precautional" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /prɪˈkɒʃ(ə)n(ə)l/. The first syllable is pronounced as "pre" with the short "i" sound, followed by the "k" sound, and the "aw" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with the "sh" sound, the short "o" sound, and the "n" sound. Finally, the word ends with the "al" sound, which is pronounced with the short "a" sound followed by the "l" sound. "Precautional" means something relating to or characterized by precautions, meaning actions taken to prevent harm or danger.

PRECAUTIONAL Meaning and Definition

1. Preventive of mischief.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PRECAUTIONAL

• orecautional
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• Precausionsly
• Periactional

Etymology of PRECAUTIONAL

The word "precautional" takes its etymology from the noun "precaution".

"Precaution" originated in the late 16th century and comes from the Latin word "praecautio", which means "provision" or "care". It is derived from the verb "praecavere", meaning "to guard against" or "to take precautions". The Latin term combines "prae" (before) and "cavere" (to beware or take heed).

"Precautional" is the adjectival form of "precaution" and refers to something relating to or done as a precaution.

Similar spelling words for PRECAUTIONAL

• precautionary,
• practicable,
• practical joker,
• practicably,
• practical joke,
• practical nurse,
• practically,
• practicality,
• precaution,
• practical,
• practitioner,
• practician.