a, e, n, p, r, t, i, v are letters that make 'preventative'
tat, re, ti, PR, NT, Tati, at, en, prevent, TAT, Eve, eve, even, iv, event, IV, vent, eV, Re, At, Pr, Ta, Ti, rev are words within 'preventative'
5 possible definitions for 'preventative'
Under this definition, preventative is an adjective and has the following properties:
preventive has the same meaning as preventative
permissive has the opposite meaning of preventative
birth control device, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, hitch, incumbrance, keep, preventive, contraceptive, hindrance, hinderance, foreclose, prevent, forestall, preclude, forbid, encumbrance, preventative, interference are derivatives of 'preventative'.
frustrating, preemptive, prohibitive, obviating(a), pre-emptive, thwarting, preclusive, blockading, clogging, hindering, impeding, obstructive, deterrent, frustrative, precautionary, precautional, prohibitory are similar to 'preventative'.
Under this definition, preventative is a noun and has the following properties:
preventive, prophylactic have the same meaning as 'preventative'
'preventative' can be a type of cure, therapeutic, remedy, curative.
preventive, preventative, prophylactic are derivatives of 'preventative'.
"the doctor recommended several preventatives"
Under this definition, preventative is a noun and has the following properties:
hitch, incumbrance, preventive, hindrance, hinderance, encumbrance, interference have the same meaning as 'preventative'
'preventative' can be a type of impediment, obstructor, obstructer, impedimenta, obstruction.
speed bump, clog are types of 'preventative'.
preventive, preventative, hinder, impede are derivatives of 'preventative'.
Under this definition, preventative is a noun and has the following properties:
birth control device, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventive, contraceptive have the same meaning as 'preventative'
'preventative' can be a type of device.
condom, pessary, intrauterine device, IUD, pill, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, anovulatory drug, anovulant, spermicide, spermatocide, coil, rubber, prophylactic, safety, diaphragm, cervical cap, contraceptive diaphragm, morning-after pill, oral contraceptive, safe are types of 'preventative'.
preventive, preventative are derivatives of 'preventative'.
Under this definition, preventative is an adjective and has the following properties:
preventive, prophylactic have the same meaning as 'preventative'
preventive, preventative, prophylactic, prophylaxis are derivatives of 'preventative'.
healthful is similar to preventative.