preventive — designed to keep something undesirable from happening
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: designed to keep something undesirable from happening
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈventɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother takes so many preventive vitamins that she rattles when she walks.
- The company implemented preventive cybersecurity measures after the CEO clicked on a suspicious email titled 'You've won a million dollars!'
- Preventive healthcare focuses on maintaining wellness rather than treating illness.
preventive
ADJECTIVE[/prɪˈventɪv/]
designed to keep something undesirable from happening
The dentist gives preventive care so cavities never start in the first place.
Inventive prevention becomes the best incentive!
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“My grandmother takes so many preventive vitamins that she rattles when she walks.”
“The company implemented preventive cybersecurity measures after the CEO clicked on a suspicious email titled 'You've won a million dollars!'”
“Preventive healthcare focuses on maintaining wellness rather than treating illness.”
“Wearing sunscreen is a simple but effective preventive strategy against skin cancer.”
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