Preventative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈvɛntətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preventative is an adjective meaning Alternative form of preventive.
Meaning
Alternative form of preventive.
Example Sentences
The seeds and roots of the water lily are likewise considered a preventative against lechery.
1968, G. Anthony Wedge, N. A. P.: New American Party, Geddes Press Printers (1968), p. 155, "Preventative defense comes in two flavors […]"
2006, Robert Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, Repairing & Upgrading Your PC, O'Reilly (2006), p. 70, "The goals of preventative maintenance are to reduce the likelihood of hardware failures, […]"
1920, Lillien Jane Martin, Mental hygiene: two years' experience of a clinical psychologist, Warwick &York (1920), p. 78, "That part of mental hygiene which has a prophylactic character falls into two classes, group preventative mental hygiene […]"
Word Forms
- preventatives
Synonyms for preventative
Depending on context, synonyms include prophylactic, encumbrance, hindrance, preemptive, deterrent, thwarting.
Antonyms for preventative
Common opposites include permissive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preclusive, prohibitive, prohibitory, preventive, deterrent, precautional.
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