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- pronunciation:
- prih
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tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
made to get in the way of or to block something.
Locking the doors of one's car is a preventive action against thieves. |
| definition 2: |
protecting against disease or illness.
Eating healthy foods is part of preventive medicine. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a medicine that keeps disease or sickness away.
A flu shot is given as a preventive.
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| derivations: |
preventively (adv.), preventiveness (n.) |
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