Preventive: meaning, definitions and examples
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preventive
[ prɪˈvɛntɪv ]
healthcare
Intended to stop something bad from happening, especially in relation to diseases or health problems.
Synonyms
precautionary, preemptive, prophylactic, protective
Examples of usage
- Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
- Vaccinations are a key preventive strategy in public health.
- The doctor recommended taking preventive action to avoid further complications.
- The government has implemented preventive measures to control the spread of the virus.
- Preventive healthcare focuses on early detection and intervention.
Translations
Translations of the word "preventive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preventivo
🇮🇳 रोकथाम
🇩🇪 präventiv
🇮🇩 pencegahan
🇺🇦 профілактичний
🇵🇱 zapobiegawczy
🇯🇵 予防の
🇫🇷 préventif
🇪🇸 preventivo
🇹🇷 önleyici
🇰🇷 예방의
🇸🇦 وقائي
🇨🇿 preventivní
🇸🇰 preventívny
🇨🇳 预防的
🇸🇮 preventivni
🇮🇸 fyrirbyggjandi
🇰🇿 алдын ала
🇬🇪 პრევენციული
🇦🇿 qarşısının alınması
🇲🇽 preventivo
Etymology
The word 'preventive' originated from the Latin word 'praeventivus', which means 'to hinder or prevent'. The concept of preventive measures has been important throughout history, with a focus on stopping negative outcomes before they occur. In modern times, preventive healthcare has become increasingly emphasized to promote overall well-being and reduce the burden of diseases.
See also: preventable, preventative, prevention, unpreventable.
Word Frequency Rank
At #7,229 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 7226 swallowed
- 7227 sterile
- 7228 suppress
- 7229 preventive
- 7230 lofty
- 7231 contaminated
- 7232 persecution
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