Meaning Of The Word Cautionary

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What's The Definition Of Cautionary?

cautionary
A cautionary story or a cautionary note to a story is one that is intended to give a warning to people.

cautionary in American English
urging caution or intended to warn; warning; admonishing
adjective: of the nature of or containing a warning

cautionary in British English
adjective: serving as a warning; intended to warn

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