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Definition of Preventative
1. Noun. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease. "The doctor recommended several preventatives"
Exact synonyms: Preventive, Prophylactic
Generic synonyms: Curative, Cure, Remedy, Therapeutic
Derivative terms: Preventive, Prophylactic
Generic synonyms: Curative, Cure, Remedy, Therapeutic
Derivative terms: Preventive, Prophylactic
2. Adjective. Tending to prevent or hinder.
Exact synonyms: Preventive
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, Preventive, Preventive
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, Preventive, Preventive
Antonyms: Permissive
3. Noun. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
Exact synonyms: Encumbrance, Hinderance, Hindrance, Hitch, Incumbrance, Interference, Preventive
Specialized synonyms: Clog, Speed Bump
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Hinder, Preventive
Specialized synonyms: Clog, Speed Bump
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Hinder, Preventive
4. Adjective. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease. "A prophylactic drug"
Exact synonyms: Preventive, Prophylactic
Similar to: Healthful
Derivative terms: Preventive, Prophylactic, Prophylaxis
Similar to: Healthful
Derivative terms: Preventive, Prophylactic, Prophylaxis
5. Noun. An agent or device intended to prevent conception.
Exact synonyms: Birth Control Device, Contraceptive, Contraceptive Device, Preventive, 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
Derivative terms: Preventive
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
Derivative terms: Preventive
Definition of Preventative
1. n. That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.
Definition of Preventative
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Preventative
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