Preventative

[prɪ'ventətɪv] or [prɪ'vɛntətɪv]

Definition

(n.) That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.

Editor: Vince

Examples

The preventative did not work well in the cases of our tallest pilgrims, however. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.

Inputed by Frances

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