Word: overprecaution
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ver
pre
cau
tion
Definition: The tendency to exercise more caution than would be necessary.
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: precaution
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae
Language: la
Decoded: prae
Meaning: before
Affix: cavere
Language: la
Decoded: cavere
Meaning: be on ones guard