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pre-emptive vs preventative

preventative vs pre-emptive

pre-emptive is not a noun while preventative is a noun.

pre-emptive and preventative both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pre-emptive No Yes No No
preventative Yes Yes No No
pre-emptive (noun) preventative (noun)
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
pre-emptive (adjective) preventative (adjective)
designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between pre-emptive and preventative

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