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encumbrance vs preventative

preventative vs encumbrance

encumbrance and preventative both are nouns.

encumbrance is not an adjective while preventative is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encumbrance Yes No No No
preventative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, encumbrance and preventative are synonyms defined as:
  • encumbrance and preventative: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Other synonyms of encumbrance include hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventive.
encumbrance (noun) preventative (noun)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
an onerous or difficult concern an agent or device intended to prevent conception
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
encumbrance (adjective) preventative (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between encumbrance and preventative

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