preventative
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Is preventative a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or diseaseExamples: "the doctor recommended several preventatives"Synonyms: preventative, preventive, prophylactic
2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensomeSynonyms: encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive
3. an agent or device intended to prevent conceptionSynonyms: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device
adjective (English)
1. tending to prevent or hinderSynonyms: preventative, preventiveAntonyms: permissive
adjective satellite (English)
1. preventing or contributing to the prevention of diseaseExamples: "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"Synonyms: preventative, preventive, prophylactic
Definition source: Wiktionary