PREVENTIVES
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Preventives.
Preventives - as an adjective
Tending to prevent or hinder
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preventativeAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
permissivePreventives - as a noun
Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Example: "The doctor recommended several preventatives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preventativeprophylacticAny obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrancehinderancehindrancehitchincumbranceinterferencepreventativeHypernyms (Closely Related)
impedimentimpedimentaobstructerobstructionobstructorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An agent or device intended to prevent conception
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birth control devicecontraceptivecontraceptive devicepreventativeprophylactic deviceHypernyms (Closely Related)
deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Preventives - as an adjective satellite
Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Example: "Preventive medicine"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preventativeprophylacticExample Sentences
"The doctor prescribed preventives to reduce the risk of infection."
"Dental exams and cleanings are important preventives for oral health."
"The government promotes the use of preventives to combat the spread of diseases."
"Vaccines are considered one of the most effective preventives against certain illnesses."
"Regular exercise and a healthy diet act as preventives for many chronic conditions."
Word Game Points
Is PREVENTIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preventives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PREVENTIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is PREVENTIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preventives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPREVENTIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is PREVENTIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preventives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREVENTIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
