Where does “hypercautious” come from?
hypercautious (English) comes from English cautious, from English caution — Precept or warning against evil or danger of any...
hypercautious (English): Especially or unreasonably cautious
Definitions
- Especially or unreasonably cautious
Ancestry of “hypercautious”, step by step
hypercautious traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cautious
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cautious | careful; using or exercising caution; tentative |
| 2 | English | caution | Precept or warning against evil or danger of any... |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |