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- pronunciation:
- prih
ven
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention.
The city took preventive measures to minimize the damage that might occur from flooding. |
| definition 2: |
protecting against disease or illness.
Doctors have become more concerned with preventive medicine in recent years. |
| related words: |
prohibitive |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thing that prevents.
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| definition 2: |
a medicine or agent that prevents disease or illness.
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| derivations: |
preventively (adv.), preventiveness (n.) |
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