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preventive vs incumbrance

incumbrance vs preventive

preventive and incumbrance both are nouns.

preventive is an adjective but incumbrance is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preventive Yes Yes No No
incumbrance Yes No No No
As nouns, preventive and incumbrance are synonyms defined as:
  • preventive and incumbrance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Other synonyms of preventive include encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, interference, preventative.
preventive (noun) incumbrance (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)
preventive (adjective) incumbrance (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between preventive and incumbrance

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