Preventative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Tending to prevent or hinder.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Regular exercise is a preventative measure against heart disease.
- The doctor prescribed a preventative medication to reduce the risk of infection.
- Wearing sunscreen is a preventative measure against skin cancer.
- The company implemented a preventative maintenance program to reduce equipment downtime.
- Getting a flu shot is a preventative measure against the flu virus.
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Meaning 2
Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug".
Classification
All adjective clusters.