preventative
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
pre · ven · ta · tive
prɪ · ˈvɛn · tə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. intended to stop something before it happens
Significado en Español
preventivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phòng ngừa
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “preventative”:
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A
curative
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B
reactive
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C
precautionary
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D
harmful
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C — precautionary.
“preventative” means adj. intended to stop something before it happens
Common questions about “preventative”
What does “preventative” mean?
preventative — adj. intended to stop something before it happens. In Chinese: 预防的.
How do you pronounce “preventative”?
preventative is pronounced /prɪˈvɛntətɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · ven · ta · tive.
Is “preventative” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. preventative appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
