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preventative vs IUD

IUD vs preventative

preventative and IUD both are nouns.

preventative is an adjective but IUD is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preventative Yes Yes No No
IUD Yes No No No
As nouns, IUD is a hyponym of preventative; that is, IUD is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preventative:
  • preventative: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
  • IUD: contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
preventative (noun) IUD (noun)
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
preventative (adjective) IUD (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between preventative and IUD

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