English Explanatory Dictionary

preventative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative form of preventive.
noun
  1. Alternative form of preventive.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈvɛntətɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-preventative.wav

Word forms

preventative more preventative most preventative preventatives

Synonyms

prophylactic

Derived words

chemopreventative nonpreventative preventatively preventative maintenance preventative medicine
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