Preventative Definition
preventative
adjective
- tending to prevent or hinder
- preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
noun
- remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- an agent or device intended to prevent conception
"Preventative" in song lyrics
See how preventative is used in real songs:
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"sentinel heartworm preventative"
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"r c 10000 rust preventative"
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"r c 1000rust preventative"
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Words that rhyme with preventative
Usage tips for "preventative"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "preventative" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for preventative to find words that pair well.