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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•emp•tive /priˈɛmptɪv/USA pronunciation adj. [often: before a noun]- of or relating to preempting:a preemptive strike against the enemy.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•emp•tive (prē emp′tiv),USA pronunciation adj. - of or pertaining to preemption.
- taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared;
preventive;
deterrent:a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival. - preempting or possessing the power to preempt;
appropriative;
privileged:a commander's preemptive authority. - Games[Bridge.]pertaining to, involving, or noting an opening bid or an overcall in a suit that is at an unnecessarily high level and that is essentially a defensive maneuver designed to make communication between one's opponents more difficult:a preemptive bid; to give a preemptive response.
Also, pre-emp′tive. - preempt + -ive 1785–95, American.
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