Meaning : Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease.
Example :
The doctor recommended several preventatives.
Synonyms : preventative, prophylactic
Meaning : Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
Synonyms : encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative
Meaning : An agent or device intended to prevent conception.
Synonyms : birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, prophylactic device
Meaning : Preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease.
Example :
Preventive medicine.
Vaccines are prophylactic.
A prophylactic drug.
Synonyms : preventative, prophylactic
Preventive meaning in Bengali (Bangla).