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preventive
preventive /prɪˈven.tɪv/ aep /-t̬ɪv/ adjective [before noun] (ALSO preventative)
► C2 intended to stop something before it happens: » In the past ten years, preventive measures have radically reduced levels of tooth decay in children.» preventative medicineThesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restricting• • • Extra Examples:» preventive care» Ginseng is used as a restorative and preventive remedy. |