Vocabulary Entry

preventative

|adjective • noun

adjective

Tending to prevent something, especially an undesirable outcome.

Example Sentences

"The preventative measures taken during the pandemic helped reduce the spread of the virus."

"He started a preventative health program to encourage better lifestyle choices."

"Regular check-ups are a key part of a preventative healthcare strategy."

noun

Example Sentences

"The company implemented several preventatives to safeguard against data breaches."

"Vaccinations are important preventatives against infectious diseases."

"Installing smoke detectors is a common preventative in fire safety."