Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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preventive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
deterrent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
preventive (noun) | deterrent (noun) |
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remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress |
an agent or device intended to prevent conception | |
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome |
preventive (adjective) | deterrent (adjective) |
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tending to prevent or hinder | tending to deter |
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease |