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Meaning of preventive
The primary meaning of "preventive" refers to something intended to prevent an illness, injury, or problem from occurring.
Etymology of preventive
The word "preventive" has its roots in the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "venire" meaning "to come", and the suffix "-ive" which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or function
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe measures taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease, injury, or other undesirable event
Synonyms
prophylactic
protective
preventative
cautionary
defensive
precautionary
deterrent
inhibitory
obstructive
hindering
impeding
blocking
stopping
averting
avoiding
precluding
forestalling
warding
shielding
guarding
conserving
preserving
saving
screening
testing
examining
inspecting
checking
verifying
validating
securing
ensuring
insuring
covering
safeguarding
sheltering
asylum
refuge
Definitions
- Used to describe measures or actions taken to prevent something, especially disease or injury, from happening
- * Relating to or intended to prevent something, especially something undesirable
Usage Examples
- The doctor recommended a preventive course of antibiotics to avoid infection
- * Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease
- * The company implemented preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime
Antonyms
curative
therapeutic
remedial
corrective
restorative
reparative
alleviative
palliative
mitigative
exacerbating
aggravating
intensifying
increasing
augmenting
enhancing
promoting
encouraging
facilitating
permitting
allowing
enabling
suffering
tolerating