adjective
- intended to prevent something from happening
Usage: often used interchangeably with ‘preventive’
noun
- something that prevents disease or other unwanted conditions
Usage: often used interchangeably with ‘preventive’
Examples
- The doctor recommended preventative measures against heart disease.
- Regular exercise is an important preventative health practice.
- The company implemented preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- She takes vitamins as a preventative against illness.
- The vaccine serves as a preventative for several diseases.
- Preventative care can reduce long-term medical costs.
- They installed security cameras as a preventative against theft.