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preventative

/pɹɪˈvɛntətɪv/

Meanings
noun
A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to.

Examples :

"The school implemented stricter security measures, including a new alarm system, as a preventative against vandalism. "
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Related Words

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

Illustration preventing

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration implemented

implemented verb

/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛntɪd/ /ˈɪmpləˌmɛntɪd/

To bring about; to put into practice

"It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement."

Illustration handwashing

handwashing noun

/ˈhændˌwɑʃɪŋ/ /ˈhændˌwɔʃɪŋ/

Washing of one's hands.

"Handwashing is important to prevent the spread of germs. "

Illustration prophylactic

prophylactic noun

/pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/

A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

"The dentist recommended a fluoride treatment as a prophylactic against cavities. "

Illustration aggression

aggression noun

/əˈɡɹɛʃən/

The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.

"The student's aggression towards his classmates led to a fight. "

Illustration contraceptive

contraceptive noun

/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/

A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

"Using a contraceptive allows couples to plan when they want to start a family. "