English Explanatory Dictionary

preemptive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to preemption.
  2. Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
  3. Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.

Pronunciation

/pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ en-us-preemptive.ogg

Word forms

preemptive more preemptive most preemptive preëmptive pre-emptive præemptive

Etymology

From preempt + -ive.

Antonyms

postemptive

Derived words

nonpreemptive prebuttal preemptively preemptive right preemptive self-defence preemptive strike preemptive therapy
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