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preventative vs obstructive

obstructive vs preventative

preventative is a noun but obstructive is not a noun.

preventative and obstructive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preventative Yes Yes No No
obstructive No Yes No No
preventative (noun) obstructive (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
preventative (adjective) obstructive (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder preventing movement
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between preventative and obstructive

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