preventivo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- precautionary adj Done as a precaution, to prevent a possible problem.
- preemptive adjective Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
- preventive adj Intended to stop a problem, illness, or danger before it occurs.
Senses
preventivo is used for these senses in English:
- precautionary Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.
- preemptive Of or relating to preemption.
- preemptive Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.