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Preventive

adjective

/prɪˈventɪv/

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

protective, precautionary, prophylactic, defensive

curative, remedial, therapeutic, corrective

preventive medicine, preventive care, preventive measures

Being in good physical or mental condition; promoting good health.

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Unusual or uncommon; not occurring often.