I. ˈkȯshəˌnerē, -ri adjective
1. : of, relating to, or constituting a cautio or a caution
2. archaic : characterized by caution : cautious , wary
3. : having the characteristics of, serving as, or offering a caution : admonitory
a warmly human story rather than the usual mere cautionary tale intended to warn us — J.W.Krutch
II. noun
( -es )
: security , surety , caution