preemptive
/priːˈɛmptɪv/
pre · emp · tive
priː · ˈɛmp · tɪv
English Definition
adj. preventive; anticipatory; first
Significado en Español
preventivo, anticipatorio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phòng ngừa, chủ động
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Example Sentence
They launched a preemptive strike.
他们发动了先发制人的打击。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre-(first) + empt(take) + ive→ taking action beforehand.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest in meaning to “preemptive”:
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A
Reactive
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B
Proactive
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C
Defensive
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D
Reluctant
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B — Proactive.
“preemptive” means adj. preventive; anticipatory; first
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The general ordered a ______ strike before the enemy could gather its forces.
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A
delayed
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B
preemptive
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C
reactive
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D
tardy
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B — preemptive.
“preemptive” means adj. preventive; anticipatory; first
Common questions about “preemptive”
What does “preemptive” mean?
preemptive — adj. preventive; anticipatory; first. In Chinese: 抢先的；先发制人的.
How do you pronounce “preemptive”?
preemptive is pronounced /priːˈɛmptɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pre · emp · tive.
How do you use “preemptive” in a sentence?
They launched a preemptive strike. (他们发动了先发制人的打击。)
What are synonyms for “preemptive”?
preventative, anticipatory — all close in meaning to preemptive (adj. preventive; anticipatory; first).
Is “preemptive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. preemptive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “preemptive”?
pre-(first) + empt(take) + ive→ taking action beforehand.
