preventive
/prɪvˈɛntɪv/
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Definitions
Adjective
tending to prevent or hinder
Adjective Satellite
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
Noun
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
Noun
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Noun
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Synonyms
birth control device
contraceptive
contraceptive device
encumbrance
hinderance
hindrance
hitch
incumbrance
interference
preventative
prophylactic
prophylactic device
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anovulant
anovulatory drug
birth control pill
cervical cap
clog
coil
condom
contraceptive diaphragm
contraceptive pill
diaphragm
intrauterine device
IUD
morning-after pill
oral contraceptive
oral contraceptive pill
pessary
pill
prophylactic
rubber
safe
safety
speed bump
spermatocide
spermicide