preventive
English Thesaurus
1. an agent or device intended to prevent conception (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | device, |
| definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cervical cap, |
| definition | : | a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | coil, |
| definition | : | a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | condom, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety, |
| definition | : | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm, pessary, |
| definition | : | a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | intrauterine device, iud, |
| definition | : | contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | morning-after pill, |
| definition | : | a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest (noun.artifact) |
2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | clog, |
| definition | : | any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | speed bump, |
| definition | : | a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway (noun.artifact) |
3. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease (noun.artifact)
4. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease (adj.all)
| similar | : | healthful, |
| definition | : | conducive to good health of body or mind (adj.all) |
5. tending to prevent or hinder (adj.all)
| similar | : | blockading, |
| definition | : | blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors (adj.all) |
| similar | : | deterrent, |
| definition | : | tending to deter (adj.all) |
| similar | : | pre-emptive, preemptive, |
| definition | : | designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence (adj.all) |
| also | : | protective, |
| definition | : | intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind (adj.all) |
6. an agent or device intended to prevent conception (noun.artifact)
7. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | hinder, impede, |
| definition | : | be a hindrance or obstacle to (verb.social) |
8. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease (noun.artifact)
9. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease (adj.all)
| derivation | : | prophylaxis, |
| definition | : | the prevention of disease (noun.act) |
10. tending to prevent or hinder (adj.all)
| antonym | : | permissive, |
| definition | : | not preventive (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | keep, prevent, |
| definition | : | stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state (verb.social) |
11. an agent or device intended to prevent conception (noun.artifact)
12. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | hinder, impede, |
| definition | : | be a hindrance or obstacle to (verb.social) |
13. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease (noun.artifact)
14. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease (adj.all)
| derivation | : | prophylaxis, |
| definition | : | the prevention of disease (noun.act) |
15. tending to prevent or hinder (adj.all)
| antonym | : | permissive, |
| definition | : | not preventive (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | keep, prevent, |
| definition | : | stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state (verb.social) |
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