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/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
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preventative
noun
preventatives
pl
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/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
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/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
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профилактика
Regular exercise is a good preventative against heart disease.
Регулярные упражнения - хорошая профилактика сердечных заболеваний.
Additional translations
предохранение
предупреждение
Definitions
A measure taken to prevent something undesirable from occurring.
Vaccinations are a common preventative against infectious diseases.
Synonyms
preventive
caution
safeguard
deterrent
prophylactic
preventative
adjective
more preventative
Comp.
most preventative
Super.
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/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
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профилактический
The doctor recommended a preventative measure to avoid the disease.
Врач рекомендовал профилактическую меру, чтобы избежать болезни.
Definitions
Intended to stop something undesirable from occurring.
The doctor recommended a preventative approach to health by exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet.
Synonyms
preventive
forestalling
anticipatory
preemptive
prophylactic
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