preventive

adjective
UK: /prɪˈven.tɪv/
US: /prɪˈven.tɪv/

  1. Intended to stop something bad from happening.

    1. We took preventive measures to stop the leak preventive maintenance helps avoid future problems.
    2. The new law is a preventive step aimed at reducing crime in the city that preventive measure was a smart investment.

Synonyms

deterrent
preventive noun

  1. Something that stops something bad from happening.

    1. Sunscreen is a preventive for sunburn the best preventive is to always check your work.
    2. Education is a key preventive against crime early detection is a crucial preventive for many diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "preventive" is /prɪˈven.tɪv/ in British English and /prɪˈven.tɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preventive": deterrent.

Example usage of "preventive": "We took preventive measures to stop the leak preventive maintenance helps avoid future problems.". More examples on the page.