Word: overprecaution
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ver
pre
cau
tion
Definition: An unnecessary safety measure.
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: precaution
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae
Language: la
Decoded: prae
Meaning: before
Affix: cavere
Language: la
Decoded: cavere
Meaning: be on ones guard