preventive
/prɪˈvɛntɪv/
adjective
- Intended to stop something undesirable from happening, especially illness or damage.
- Getting a flu shot is a common preventive measure during the winter months.
- The car's preventive maintenance schedule includes regular oil changes and tire checks.
- Many companies offer preventive health screenings to their employees.
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noun
- Something that stops or hinders something undesirable, especially a medicine or treatment that prevents disease.
- Taking vitamin C is sometimes used as a preventive for the common cold.
- Vaccines are one of the most effective preventives against infectious diseases.
- The doctor recommended a daily aspirin as a preventive against heart attacks.