# overprecaution

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The tendency to exercise more caution than would be necessary.
2. An unnecessary safety measure.

## Etymology
From over- + precaution.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/overprecaution