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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /prɪˈventɪv/
preventive means: Done to stop something harmful or unwanted from happening.
adjective
STOPPING PROBLEMSB2
Done to stop something harmful or unwanted from happening.
- We need preventive measures against flooding.
- Regular checkups are an important part of preventive care.
- Preventive maintenance kept the machines running smoothly.
Questions about preventive
What does preventive mean?
Done to stop something harmful or unwanted from happening.
What is preventive in other languages?
Türkçe: önleyici · Español: preventivo · Français: préventif · Deutsch: vorbeugend · Italiano: preventivo · 日本語: 予防の
How do you pronounce preventive?
It is pronounced /prɪˈventɪv/.
How do you use preventive in a sentence?
We need preventive measures against flooding. Regular checkups are an important part of preventive care.
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