Preventive (Noun)
Meaning 1
An agent or device intended to prevent conception.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- Prophylactic
- Anovulant
- Anovulatory Drug
- Morning-after Pill
- Intrauterine Device
- Condom
- Diaphragm
- Spermicide
- Contraceptive Diaphragm
- Safety
- Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Oral Contraceptive
- Safe
- Contraceptive Pill
- Cervical Cap
- Pill
- Coil
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Meaning 2
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.