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Definition preventive in British English

preventive adjective

adjective
/prɪˈventɪv/
1

done so that something does not become worse or turn into a problem

Example

preventive care/drugs/examinations

Example

Water shortages will become acute unless preventive measures are taken now.

Definition preventive in British English