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preventive

/prɪˈvɛntɪv/ /prɪˈvɛntɪv/
adjective
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 önleyici
  2. 2 koruyucu

Definition (English)

  1. Designed to stop something from happening or to protect against something.
  2. Relating to or aimed at preventing something.

Example Sentences

  1. We need preventive measures against the flu.
    Gribe karşı önleyici önlemlere ihtiyacımız var.
  2. Preventive maintenance saves money.
    Önleyici bakım paradan tasarruf sağlar.

Synonyms

preventativeprotectiveprecautionaryprophylacticdeterrent

Antonyms

curativereactiveremedialtherapeutic

Collocations

preventive measurespreventive actionpreventive medicinepreventive carepreventive treatmentpreventive strategy

Related Words

healthmedicinesafetyriskdiseasetreatment