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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preventive

/prɪˈvɛntɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does preventive mean?

adjective

Relating to or intended to prevent something from happening or to protect against something.

Example

"The company implemented preventive measures to reduce the risk of data breaches."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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