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preventively

/prɪˈvɛn.tɪv.li/
pre · ven · tive · ly
Adjective:preventive
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• adverb

1

In a manner intended to stop something undesirable, such as an illness, damage, or problem, from occurring.

Example

"The medication can be taken preventively by travelers visiting regions where malaria is endemic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Preventively' and 'preventatively' are used interchangeably with no difference in meaning, though 'preventively' is generally preferred in formal and medical writing for its conciseness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preventively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preventively
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