🛡️Preventive

adjective
/prɪˈventɪv/

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example Sentences

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

Synonyms

protective, precautionary, prophylactic, defensive

Antonyms

curative, remedial, therapeutic, corrective

Collocations

preventive medicine, preventive care, preventive measures

More Example Sentences

Preventive measures are always better than corrective measures.

I think investing in preventive healthcare is more cost-effective than curative spending.

Related Vocabularies

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relating to a race of people
relating to the Soviet Union or its government

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