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preventative

/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
pre · ven · ta · tive prɪ · ˈvɛn · tə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. intended to stop something before it happens
中文释义
预防的
Significado en Español
preventivo
한국어 뜻
예방의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phòng ngừa
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Example Sentence

They took preventative measures against the flu.

他们采取了预防流感的措施。

Synonyms
preventive precautionary protective
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “preventative”:

  1. A curative
  2. B reactive
  3. C precautionary
  4. D harmful
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C — precautionary. “preventative” means adj. intended to stop something before it happens

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Regular exercise is a good ______ measure against many common diseases.

  1. A harmful
  2. B useless
  3. C preventative
  4. D careless
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C — preventative. “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.

How do you use “preventative” in a sentence?

They took preventative measures against the flu. (他们采取了预防流感的措施。)

What are synonyms for “preventative”?

preventive, precautionary, protective — all close in meaning to preventative (adj. intended to stop something before it happens).

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.

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