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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

preventively

/prɪˈvɛntɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does preventively mean?

adverb

Done or acting in order to prevent something from happening; taken in advance to prevent something.

Example

"The company took preventively measures to mitigate the impact of the economic downturn."

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