preventive

UK
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
preventivenoun
preventives
pl
UK
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
Translations
Additional translations
préventifEmploi substantivé, surtout en contexte médical ou technique.
Definitions
A measure taken to prevent something undesirable from occurring.
Vaccinations are a common preventive against infectious diseases.
preventiveadjective
more preventive
Comp.
most preventive
Super.
UK
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
Translations
The doctor recommended a preventive approach to health care.
Le médecin a recommandé une approche préventive des soins de santé.
The doctor recommended a preventive approach to health care.
Le médecin a recommandé une approche préventive des soins de santé.
Definitions
Intended to stop something undesirable from occurring.
The doctor recommended a preventive approach to health care, including regular exercise and a balanced diet.