tending to prevent or hinder
[ Syn: preventative ]
preventive (adj.)
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; the doctor recommended several preventatives
[ Syn: preventative , prophylactic ]
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
[ Syn: hindrance , hinderance , hitch , preventative , encumbrance , incumbrance , interference ]
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
[ Syn: contraceptive , preventative , contraceptive device , prophylactic device , birth control device ]
preventive (n.)
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; preventive medicine; vaccines are prophylactic; a prophylactic drug
[ Syn: preventative , prophylactic ]