- 1. n. That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive. Source: opted
- 2. adj. tending to prevent or hinder Source: wordnet
- 3. adj. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Source: wordnet
- 4. n. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease Source: wordnet
- 5. n. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Source: wordnet
- 6. n. an agent or device intended to prevent conception Source: wordnet
- 7. That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive. Source: webster
- 8. j:100 n remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease n any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome n an agent or device intended to prevent conception a tending to prevent or hinder s preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Source: ecdict
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