Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pill | Yes | No | No | No |
preventive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
pill (noun) | preventive (noun) |
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a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet | remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease |
something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size | an agent or device intended to prevent conception |
a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception | any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome |
something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured | |
a unpleasant or tiresome person |
pill (adjective) | preventive (adjective) |
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tending to prevent or hinder | |
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease |