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preventative vs encumbrance

encumbrance vs preventative

preventative and encumbrance both are nouns.

preventative is an adjective but encumbrance is not an adjective.

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

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