preventive

Letters that make preventive

e, n, p, r, t, i, v are letters that make 'preventive'

Words within preventive

re, ti, PR, NT, en, prevent, Eve, eve, even, iv, event, IV, vent, eV, Re, Pr, Ti, rev are words within 'preventive'


5 possible definitions for 'preventive'

Preventive as "tending to prevent or hinder"

Under this definition, preventive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

preventative has the same meaning as preventive

Antonyms

permissive has the opposite meaning of preventive

Derivatives of preventive

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 'preventive'.

Similar to preventive

frustrating, preemptive, prohibitive, obviating(a), pre-emptive, thwarting, preclusive, blockading, clogging, hindering, impeding, obstructive, deterrent, frustrative, precautionary, precautional, prohibitory are similar to 'preventive'.


Preventive as "an agent or device intended to prevent conception"

Under this definition, preventive is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

birth control device, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, contraceptive, preventative have the same meaning as 'preventive'

preventive as a type

'preventive' can be a type of device.

Types of preventive

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 'preventive'.

Derivatives of preventive

preventive, preventative are derivatives of 'preventive'.


Preventive as "any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome"

Under this definition, preventive is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hitch, incumbrance, hindrance, hinderance, encumbrance, preventative, interference have the same meaning as 'preventive'

preventive as a type

'preventive' can be a type of impediment, obstructor, obstructer, impedimenta, obstruction.

Types of preventive

speed bump, clog are types of 'preventive'.

Derivatives of preventive

preventive, preventative, hinder, impede are derivatives of 'preventive'.


Preventive as "remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease"

Under this definition, preventive is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

preventative, prophylactic have the same meaning as 'preventive'

preventive as a type

'preventive' can be a type of cure, therapeutic, remedy, curative.

Derivatives of preventive

preventive, preventative, prophylactic are derivatives of 'preventive'.


Preventive as "preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease"

Under this definition, preventive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

preventative, prophylactic have the same meaning as 'preventive'

Derivatives of preventive

preventive, preventative, prophylactic, prophylaxis are derivatives of 'preventive'.

Similar to preventive

healthful is similar to preventive.

Example of preventive used within this context

"preventive medicine", "vaccines are prophylactic", "a prophylactic drug"



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