Preventive Definition & Meaning

blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors; "the blockading ships prevented delivery of munitions"

warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze serving

preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street"

capable of preventing conception or impregnation

tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices" something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or

an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility

discouraging by hindering preventing realization or attainment of a desire

conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition

preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street"

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome