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preventive vs preemptive

preemptive vs preventive

preventive is a noun but preemptive is not a noun.

preventive and preemptive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preventive Yes Yes No No
preemptive No Yes No No
preventive (noun) preemptive (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) preemptive (adjective)
tending to prevent or hinder designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Difference between preventive and preemptive

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