The Collaborative International Dictionary
Precautious
Precautious \Pre*cau"tious\, a. Taking or using precaution; precautionary. -- Pre*cau"tious*ly, adv. -- Pre*cau"*tious*ness, n.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
precautious
1680s, from precaution + -ous. Related: Precautiously; precautiousness.
Wiktionary
precautious
a. Taking precautions.
Usage examples of "precautious".
As much as Tim had been thrashing about, that was probably overly precautious, but better safe than sorry when transporting a patient.