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Meaning of
preventive
in English
preventive
us
//prɪˈvɛntɪv//
uk
//prɪˈventɪv//
#common
Plural
preventives
Definitions
Adjective
hindering
or
stopping
something
;
obstructing
slowing
illness
development
;
prophylactic
The
doctor
recommended
a
preventive
treatment
to
slow
down
the
disease
.
Noun
a
contraceptive
device
(
e
.
g
.
condom
)
Using
a
preventive
during
intimacy
is
essential
for
safe
sex
.
