Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
prohibitive | No | Yes | No | No |
preventative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
prohibitive (noun) | preventative (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 |
prohibitive (adjective) | preventative (adjective) |
---|---|
tending to discourage (especially of prices) | tending to prevent or hinder |
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease |