Etymology of the English word cautious
the English word
cautiousderived from the English word
cautionderived from the Old French word
cautionderived from the Latin word
cautio (bail, pledge, security; taking of precautions, care; precaution)
derived from the Latin word
cautus (cautious, careful; circumspect)
derived from the Latin word
cavere (beware, avoid, take precautions)
using the English suffix
-ousderived from the Latin suffix
-osusDerivations in English
overcautiousUsage
Word found in Modern English
