preventive

UK
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/

Traduzioni

preventivenoun
preventives
pl
UK
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
Regular exercise is a good preventive against heart disease.
Регулярные упражнения - хорошая профилактика сердечных заболеваний.
preventiveadjective
more preventive
Comp.
most preventive
Super.
UK
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
US
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
They took preventive measures to avoid the accident.
Они приняли предупредительные меры, чтобы избежать аварии.
The doctor recommended a preventive check-up.
Врач рекомендовал профилактический осмотр.

Definizioni

preventivenoun
A measure taken to prevent something undesirable from occurring.
Vaccinations are a common preventive against infectious diseases.
preventiveadjective
Intended to stop something undesirable from occurring.
The doctor recommended a preventive approach to health care, including regular exercise and a balanced diet.