English dictionary

preventative

/pr/i/'v/E/nt/@/t/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

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

noun.artifact

Examples
The doctor recommended several preventatives.

Synonyms preventive prophylactic

Source: WordNet 3.0
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

noun.artifact

Synonyms encumbrance hinderance hindrance hitch incumbrance interference preventive

Source: WordNet 3.0
an agent or device intended to prevent conception

noun.artifact

Synonyms birth control device contraceptive contraceptive device preventive prophylactic device

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of <i>preventive</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

adj.all

Source: WordNet 3.0