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Preventative   /privˈɛntətɪv/   Listen
Preventative

noun
1.
Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease.  Synonyms: preventive, prophylactic.
2.
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.  Synonyms: encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventive.
3.
An agent or device intended to prevent conception.  Synonyms: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventive, prophylactic device.






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