preventative

UK
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/

Translations

preventativenoun
preventatives
pl
UK
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
Regular exercise is a good preventative against heart disease.
Регулярные упражнения - хорошая профилактика сердечных заболеваний.
preventativeadjective
more preventative
Comp.
most preventative
Super.
UK
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
The doctor recommended a preventative measure to avoid the disease.
Врач рекомендовал профилактическую меру, чтобы избежать болезни.

Definitions

preventativenoun
A measure taken to prevent something undesirable from occurring.
Vaccinations are a common preventative against infectious diseases.
preventativeadjective
Intended to stop something undesirable from occurring.
The doctor recommended a preventative approach to health by exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet.