PREVENTATIVES
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Preventatives.
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)
preventive18prophylactic26Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrance19hinderance16hindrance15hitch13incumbrance19interference17preventive18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An agent or device intended to prevent conception
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birth control devicecontraceptive22contraceptive devicepreventive18prophylactic deviceHypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Preventatives - as an adjective satellite
Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Example: "Preventive medicine"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preventive18prophylactic26Example 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.
