Uk English Meaning of preventive

preventative

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Definitions and Meaning of preventive in English

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preventive (n)

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

an agent or device intended to prevent conception

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preventive (s)

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

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preventive (a)

tending to prevent or hinder

FAQs About the word preventive

preventative

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease, any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome, an agent or device intended to prevent concept

preventive,precautionary,prophylactic,blocking,deterrent,deterring,frustrating,negation,neutralising,nullifying

aiding,assisting,abetting,encouraging,facilitating,forwarding,fostering,nurturing,promoting,smoothing

prevention => prevention, preventative => preventive, preventable => avoidable, prevent => prevent, prevenient => prevenient,