What is "preventive" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does preventive mean in English? Meaning of preventive definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "preventive" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "preventive": remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease Noun Meaning: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or diseaseExample: the doctor recommended several preventativesSynonyms: preventative
preventive
prophylacticHypernyms: curative
cure
remedy
therapeuticMeaning of "preventive": preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Adjective Meaning: preventing or contributing to the prevention of diseaseExample: preventive medicine
vaccines are prophylactic
a prophylactic drugSynonyms: preventative
preventive
prophylacticSimilar: healthfulMeaning of "preventive": any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Noun Meaning: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensomeSynonyms: encumbrance
hinderance
hindrance
hitch
incumbrance
interference
preventative
preventiveHyponyms: clog
speed bumpHypernyms: impediment
impedimenta
obstructer
obstruction
obstructorMeaning of "preventive": tending to prevent or hinder Adjective Meaning: tending to prevent or hinderSynonyms: preventative
preventiveAntonyms : permissiveSimilar: blockading
clogging
deterrent
frustrating
frustrative
hindering
impeding
obstructive
obviating
pre-emptive
precautional
precautionary
preclusive
preemptive
prohibitive
prohibitory
thwartingAlso see: protectiveMeaning of "preventive": an agent or device intended to prevent conception Noun Meaning: an agent or device intended to prevent conceptionSynonyms: birth control device
contraceptive
contraceptive device
preventative
preventive
prophylactic deviceHyponyms: anovulant
anovulatory drug
birth control pill
cervical cap
coil
condom
contraceptive diaphragm
contraceptive pill
diaphragm
intrauterine device
iud
morning-after pill
oral contraceptive
oral contraceptive pill
pessary
pill
prophylactic
rubber
safe
safety
spermatocide
spermicideHypernyms: deviceAdjective: Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.Carried out to deter military aggression.Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic. Sir Thomas Browne Physic is either curative or preventive.Sir Thomas Browne Physic is either curative or preventive.(obsolete) Going before; preceding. Cudworth Any previous counsel or preventive understanding.Cudworth Any previous counsel or preventive understanding.Synonyms: precautionary , defending , defensive , protective ,
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