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BNC: 10399 COCA: 7596

preventive

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preventive /prɪˈvɛntɪv/ adjective
preventive
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of PREVENTIVE
: used to stop something bad from happening预防的

— preventive

noun, plural preventives [count]
BNC: 10399 COCA: 7596

preventive

1 of 2

adjective

pre·​ven·​tive pri-ˈven-tiv How to pronounce preventive (audio)
: devoted to or concerned with prevention : precautionary
preventive steps against soil erosion
: such as
a
: designed or serving to prevent the occurrence of disease
preventive medical care
b
: undertaken to forestall anticipated hostile action
a preventive coup
preventively adverb
preventiveness noun

preventive

2 of 2

noun

: something that prevents
especially : something used to prevent disease

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Example Sentences

Adjective Farmers are covering their crops as a preventive measure against frost. We'll take whatever preventive action is necessary. Noun if people took the simple preventive of frequently washing their hands, the spread of germs could be greatly reduced
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Whether in impoverished rural communities or overcrowded and underserved urban neighborhoods, frontline health workers are frequently the primary available source of treatment, education, and preventive medicine. Amanda Mcclelland, STAT, 22 Aug. 2022 Jaline Gerardin, an assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University who works on virus modeling, expressed skepticism at the latest changes to Pritzker’s COVID-19 protocols. Karen Ann Cullotta, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2022 Rodsky says support for care should be seen as preventive medicine. Avivah Wittenberg-cox, Forbes, 25 June 2022 Mosquitoes can spread some diseases from person to person, but a doctor will be able to advise you if there are vaccines or preventive treatments available. Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 For the kids, part of the curriculum could be understanding what pathogens are, different solutions such as preventive treatments and the mechanism for different vaccines. Gary Stix, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2022 Some reasons for the high mortality rate include lack of access to screenings, care and preventive education. Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 Moderna said Friday that Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine Comirnaty infringes on patents Moderna filed several years ago protecting the technology behind its preventive shot, Spikevax. Tom Murphy, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2022 Moderna said Friday that Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine Comirnaty infringes on patents Moderna filed several years ago protecting the technology behind its preventive shot, Spikevax. Tom Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022
Noun
And yet little is being done in response to the danger, let alone as a preventive to keep the situation from going further off the rails. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 July 2022 When given as a preventive, it is meant as a two-dose vaccine given four weeks apart, which research suggests can reduce the risk of infection by about 85%. Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 14 July 2022 Not drinking irresponsibly is a more effective preventive for hangovers. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 12 July 2022 Any dog infected with heartworm will also be prescribed a heartworm preventive. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 21 June 2022 And women—particularly young Black women—are less likely to receive treatment, either preventive or once a heart attack has already occurred. Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 19 May 2022 But there is concern for those who remain unvaccinated and have leaned on Regeneron or other similar cocktails as a coronavirus preventive or treatment if they are infected. Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021 If these last few factors directly affect how and whether long COVID unspools, vaccination—which reliably staves off hospitalization and, to a lesser degree, infection—could be a partial preventive. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2022 Regular moderate exercise is an effective treatment and preventive for both types of pain. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1639, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preventive was circa 1626
BNC: 10399 COCA: 7596

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