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How to Pronounce preventive?

Correct pronunciation for the word "preventive" is [pɹɪvˈɛntɪv], [pɹɪvˈɛntɪv], [p_ɹ_ɪ_v_ˈɛ_n_t_ɪ_v].

Definition of preventive

  1. That which prevents; an antidote previously taken. Preventive Service, the duty performed by the armed marines in guarding the coast against smuggling.
  2. Tending to hinder.
  3. Going before; preceding.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

What are similar-sounding words for preventive?

What is the present tense of Preventive?

  • The personal forms of the verb "preventive" in present tense are as follows:

  • - I prevent

  • - You prevent

  • - He/she/it prevents

  • - We prevent

  • - You prevent

  • - They prevent
  • What is the past tense of Preventive?

  • The personal forms of the verb "preventive" in the past tense are:

  • 1. I prevented

  • 2. You prevented

  • 3. He prevented

  • 4. She prevented

  • 5. It prevented

  • 6. We prevented

  • 7. You (plural) prevented

  • 8. They prevented
  • What is the adverb for preventive?

    The adverb form of "preventive" is "preventively".

    What is the adjective for preventive?

    The adjective form of "preventive" is "preventative".

    Usage over time for preventive:

    This graph shows how "preventive" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

    What is the plural form of preventive?

    The plural of the "preventive" can be the "preventives".

    What is the singular form of preventive?

    The singular of the "preventive" can be the "preventive".

    Synonyms for Preventive:

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