precautionary
adjective/prɪˈkɔːʃəˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #13,222 most common English word
Meaning
done in order to prevent possible harm or danger before it happens.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended precautionary measures to prevent the spread of infection.
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