Preventive
Definition of Preventive
- 1. Tending to prevent or hinder Adjective
- 2. Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease Noun
- 3. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Noun
- 4. An agent or device intended to prevent conception Noun
- 5. Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Adjective Satellite
Synonyms for word "preventive"
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Semanticaly linked words with "preventive"
- curative
- cure
- remedy
- therapeutic
- healthful
- clog
- impediment
- impedimenta
- obstructer
- obstruction
- obstructor
- speed bump
- blockading
- clogging
- hindering
- impeding
- obstructive
- deterrent
- frustrating
- frustrative
- thwarting
- precautional
- precautionary
- obviating
- preclusive
- pre-emptive
- preemptive
- prohibitive
- prohibitory
- protective
- cervical cap
- coil
- condom
- prophylactic
- rubber
- safe
- safety
- device
- contraceptive diaphragm
- diaphragm
- pessary
- intrauterine device
- iud
- morning-after pill
- anovulant
- anovulatory drug
- birth control pill
- contraceptive pill
- oral contraceptive
- oral contraceptive pill
- pill
- spermatocide
- spermicide