preventative
(pre-ven-ta-tive)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. intended to stop something from happening.
Example Sentence
The doctor prescribed a preventative medicine.
More Example Sentences
Preventative measures help avoid illnesses.
Synonyms
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preventative
Rhymes
- tentative
- preventative
- argumentative
- representative
- unrepresentative