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preventive vs hindrance

hindrance vs preventive

preventive and hindrance both are nouns.

preventive is an adjective but hindrance is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preventive Yes Yes No No
hindrance Yes No No No
As nouns, preventive and hindrance are synonyms defined as:
  • preventive and hindrance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Other synonyms of preventive include encumbrance, hinderance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative.
preventive (noun) hindrance (noun)
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
an agent or device intended to prevent conception any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
preventive (adjective) hindrance (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between preventive and hindrance

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