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preventative - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
preventative
Definition
(noun) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Synonyms
:
preventive
,
prophylactic
Example Sentence
the doctor recommended several preventatives
Definition
(noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms
:
encumbrance
,
hinderance
,
hindrance
,
hitch
,
incumbrance
,
interference
,
preventive
Definition
(noun) an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Synonyms
:
birth control device
,
contraceptive
,
contraceptive device
,
preventive
,
prophylactic device
Definition
(adj) tending to prevent or hinder
Synonyms
:
preventive
Definition
(adj) preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Synonyms
:
preventive
,
prophylactic
Example Sentence
preventive medicine
vaccines are prophylactic
a prophylactic drug
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