Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of preventive is as below...

Preventative :: Preventative (n.) That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.

Prophylactical :: Prophylactical (a.) Defending or preserving from disease; preventive.

Preventive :: Preventive (n.) That which prevents, hinders, or obstructs; that which intercepts access; in medicine, something to prevent disease; a prophylactic..

Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night..

Prophylaxis :: Prophylaxis (n.) The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment..

Prophylactic :: Prophylactic (n.) A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

Syphilize :: Syphilization (n.) Inoculation with the syphilitic virus, especially when employed as a preventive measure, like vaccination..

Preventive :: Preventive (a.) Tending to defeat or hinder; obviating; preventing the access of; as, a medicine preventive of disease..

Preventive :: Preventive (a.) Going before; preceding.

Prevenient :: Prevenient (a.) Going before; preceding; hence, preventive..

Preventively :: Preventively (adv.) In a preventive manner.

Random Fonts

Most Popular