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preventative vs preclusive

preclusive vs preventative

preventative is a noun but preclusive is not a noun.

preventative and preclusive both are adjectives.

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

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