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How to say: preventive

Spelling: Preventive Syllables  preventive
US accent
/pɹɪvˈɛntɪv/
UK accent
/pɹɪvˈɛntɪv/
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Definition

Definition — remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

e.g. “the doctor recommended several preventatives”

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