PREVENTATIVES
(adj., noun, adj.sat)
There are 5 meanings of the word
Preventatives.
Definitions
Preventatives - as an adjective
Preventatives - as a noun
Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Example: "The doctor recommended several preventatives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An agent or device intended to prevent conception
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Preventatives - as an adjective satellite
Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Example: "Preventive medicine"
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Example Sentences
"She takes preventatives measures to avoid getting sick."
"The doctor recommended a few preventatives measures to prevent heart disease."
"The organization focuses on providing preventatives services to the community."
"They offer a variety of preventatives treatments for dental health."
"The new law enforces the use of preventatives techniques to reduce pollution."
Word Game Points
Is PREVENTATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preventatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PREVENTATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is PREVENTATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preventatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPREVENTATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is PREVENTATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preventatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREVENTATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.