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preventive vs preclusive

preclusive vs preventive

preventive is a noun but preclusive is not a noun.

preventive and preclusive both are adjectives.

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

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