preventive
/pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ noun C2- A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to.
- A thing that slows the development of an illness. · A good preventive against heart disease is a healthy lifestyle.
- A contraceptive, especially a condom.
Plural preventives
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