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preventative

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Is preventative a Scrabble word?

Yes, preventative is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 20 points in Scrabble.

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  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of preventative?

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

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "preventative"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "preventative"?

Scrabble
20 points
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Words With Friends
22 points
p4
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t1
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