noun๐ShareA thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to."The school implemented stricter security measures, including a new alarm system, as a preventative against vandalism. "medicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA thing that slows the development of an illness."Washing your hands frequently is a good preventative against catching a cold. "medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA contraceptive, especially a condom.""He made sure to buy a preventative before their date." "medicinesexdevicebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐SharePreventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to."Regular handwashing is a preventative measure against the spread of germs. "medicinescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareCarried out to deter military aggression."The government deployed extra troops to the border as a preventative measure against potential invasion. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareSlowing the development of an illness; prophylactic."The doctor recommended preventative measures to avoid getting sick during flu season. "medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareGoing before; preceding."The preventative meeting before the project started helped us avoid many problems later. "medicinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
