preventative
adjective/prɪˈvɛntətɪv/
Frequency rank: #11,407 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
designed to stop something harmful from happening before it occurs.
Example sentence
Wearing sunscreen every day is considered preventative care for your skin.
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