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Definition of Preemptive
1. Adjective. Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence. "A preemptive business offer"
Similar to: Preventative, Preventive
Derivative terms: Preempt, Preempt, Preempt, Preempt
Definition of Preemptive
1. Adjective. of or relating to preemption ¹
2. Adjective. (context: of a military strike) made so as to gain an advantage when an enemy strike is anticipated ¹
3. Adjective. made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation ¹
4. Adjective. (''in Bridge, of a high-level bid'') intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding ¹
5. Adjective. Of, or pertaining unto, preëmption. ¹
6. Adjective. (context: of a military strike) Enacted with the intention of preëmpting an anticipated enemy strike. ¹
7. Adjective. Intended to mitigate or nullify an anticipated detrimental future event. ¹
8. Adjective. (context: bridge of an auction bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent’s bidding. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Preemptive
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Preemptive
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