preventative

• Qualifie ce qui est destiné à prévenir ou à éviter quelque chose d'indésirable, comme une maladie ou un dommage.

Describes something intended to prevent or hinder something undesirable, such as disease or damage.

1. Tending to prevent or hinderB2formal

   Designed or intended to stop something from happening, especially something undesirable.

   préventif

   • The company implemented preventative measures against data breaches.
   • Preventative maintenance can extend the life of your car.
   • They took preventative steps to avoid any legal issues.

   Synonymescounteractivedeterrentinhibitoryobstructivepreclusivepreemptivepreventiveprophylacticprotective

2. Preventing diseaseB2formalmedical

   Relating to actions or treatments that stop disease from occurring.

   Préventif (en médecine)

   • Regular exercise is a key part of preventative healthcare.
   • Vaccinations are a crucial preventative measure against many illnesses.
   • The doctor recommended a preventative screening for early detection.

   Synonymespreventiveprophylacticprotective

• Nom désignant un moyen qui prévient ou retarde l'évolution d'une maladie, tout obstacle qui gêne ou constitue une charge, ou un dispositif ou moyen destiné à empêcher la conception.

A noun referring to a remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease, any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome, or an agent or device intended to prevent conception.

1. Preventive remedyB2formalmedical

   A remedy or measure that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease.

   Remède préventif

   • Taking vitamins can act as a preventative against common colds.
   • The doctor recommended a preventative for seasonal allergies.
   • Regular exercise is a good preventative for heart disease.

   Synonymespreventiveprophylactic

2. Obstruction or hindranceC1formal

   An obstruction or something that impedes progress or is burdensome.

   Obstacle ou entrave

   • The new regulations were seen as a preventative to innovation.
   • Bureaucracy can be a preventative to efficient work.
   • The heavy traffic was a preventative to arriving on time.

   Synonymesbarrierblockdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstacleobstruction

3. ContraceptiveB2formalmedical

   An agent or device intended to prevent conception.

   contraceptif

   • The clinic provides various preventatives for family planning.
   • She chose a hormonal preventative for birth control.
   • Condoms are a common type of preventative.

   Synonymescontraceptiveprophylactic

   Antonymesfertility