Meaning & Definition of Preventive in English
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Preventive
/prɪvɛntɪv/
noun
1. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
- "The doctor recommended several preventatives"
synonym:
- preventive,
- preventative,
- prophylactic
2. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
synonym:
- hindrance,
- hinderance,
- hitch,
- preventive,
- preventative,
- encumbrance,
- incumbrance,
- interference
3. An agent or device intended to prevent conception
synonym:
- contraceptive,
- preventive,
- preventative,
- contraceptive device,
- prophylactic device,
- birth control device
adjective
1. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
- "Preventive medicine"
- "Vaccines are prophylactic"
- "A prophylactic drug"
synonym:
- preventive,
- preventative,
- prophylactic
2. Tending to prevent or hinder
synonym:
- preventive,
- preventative