Use the adjective preventative to describe something that helps keep you free of disease, like a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.
That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.
Noun
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Noun
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Noun
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
Adjective S.
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
Adjective
tending to prevent or hinder
n.
That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of
preventive.
Preventative
That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.
Usage Examples
The best method for preventing destructive cult involvement is preventative education. If students and the public at large are more aware of destructive groups beforehand they may better understand and resist their recruitment efforts.
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Other Usage ExamplesHealth economists have estimated that an injection of $250 million per year in Indigenous clinical care, and $50 million in preventative care, is required to provide services at the same level as for any other group with the health conditions of Indigenous Australians.