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Definition of Preventive
1. Adjective. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease. "A prophylactic drug"
Exact synonyms: Preventative, Prophylactic
Similar to: Healthful
Derivative terms: Prophylactic, Prophylaxis
Similar to: Healthful
Derivative terms: Prophylactic, Prophylaxis
2. Noun. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease. "The doctor recommended several preventatives"
Exact synonyms: Preventative, Prophylactic
Generic synonyms: Curative, Cure, Remedy, Therapeutic
Derivative terms: Prophylactic
Generic synonyms: Curative, Cure, Remedy, Therapeutic
Derivative terms: Prophylactic
3. Adjective. Tending to prevent or hinder.
Exact synonyms: Preventative
Similar to: Blockading, Clogging, Hindering, Impeding, Obstructive, Deterrent, Frustrating, Frustrative, Thwarting, Precautional, Precautionary, Obviating, Preclusive, Pre-emptive, Preemptive, Prohibitive, Prohibitory
Also: Protective
Derivative terms: Prevent, Prevent, Prevent, Prevent
Antonyms: Permissive
Similar to: Blockading, Clogging, Hindering, Impeding, Obstructive, Deterrent, Frustrating, Frustrative, Thwarting, Precautional, Precautionary, Obviating, Preclusive, Pre-emptive, Preemptive, Prohibitive, Prohibitory
Also: Protective
Derivative terms: Prevent, Prevent, Prevent, Prevent
Antonyms: Permissive
4. Noun. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
Exact synonyms: Encumbrance, Hinderance, Hindrance, Hitch, Incumbrance, Interference, Preventative
Specialized synonyms: Clog, Speed Bump
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Hinder
Specialized synonyms: Clog, Speed Bump
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Hinder
5. Noun. An agent or device intended to prevent conception.
Exact synonyms: Birth Control Device, Contraceptive, Contraceptive Device, Preventative, Prophylactic Device
Specialized synonyms: Cervical Cap, Coil, Condom, Prophylactic, Rubber, Safe, Safety, Contraceptive Diaphragm, Diaphragm, Pessary, Intrauterine Device, Iud, Morning-after Pill, Anovulant, Anovulatory Drug, Birth Control Pill, Contraceptive Pill, Oral Contraceptive, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Pill, Spermatocide, Spermicide
Generic synonyms: Device
Specialized synonyms: Cervical Cap, Coil, Condom, Prophylactic, Rubber, Safe, Safety, Contraceptive Diaphragm, Diaphragm, Pessary, Intrauterine Device, Iud, Morning-after Pill, Anovulant, Anovulatory Drug, Birth Control Pill, Contraceptive Pill, Oral Contraceptive, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Pill, Spermatocide, Spermicide
Generic synonyms: Device
Definition of Preventive
1. a. Going before; preceding.
2. n. That which prevents, hinders, or obstructs; that which intercepts access; in medicine, something to prevent disease; a prophylactic.
Definition of Preventive
1. Adjective. Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to. ¹
2. Adjective. Carried out to deter military aggression. ¹
3. Adjective. Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic. ¹
4. Noun. (nonstandard) A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to. ¹
5. Noun. (nonstandard) A thing that slows the development of an illness. ¹
6. Noun. A contraceptive, especially a condom. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Preventive
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