prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.

2. a preventive.

   This serum is a prevention against disease.

prevention

/ prɪˈvɛnʃən /

noun

1. the act of preventing

2. a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment

Other Word Forms

• nonprevention noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prevention¹

1520–30; < Late Latin praeventiōn- (stem of praeventiō ) a forestalling. See prevent, -ion

Example Sentences

However, the agency will reduce some work related to fire prevention, including prescribed burns and the treatment of vegetation to reduce fire risk.

From Los Angeles Times

However, last month a spokesperson for the Taliban governor in the northern province of Balkh said internet access was being blocked "for the prevention of vices".

From BBC

"Without investment in prevention, health will get worse, inequalities will widen, and the costs will fall on all of us."

From BBC

The guidelines have been rolled out to all primary, secondary and special schools after being developed through consultation with children, and co-produced with partners including South Wales Police, youth services and violence prevention experts.

From BBC

Lenacapavir has delivered impressive trial results and, in July, it received official backing from the World Health Organization for HIV prevention.

From BBC

Related Words

• avoidance