prevention
Americannoun
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the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
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a preventive.
This serum is a prevention against disease.
noun
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the act of preventing
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a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment
Other Word Forms
- nonprevention noun
Etymology
Origin of prevention
1520–30; < Late Latin praeventiōn- (stem of praeventiō ) a forestalling. See prevent, -ion
Example Sentences
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The results add to growing evidence that staying physically active is an important part of cancer prevention.
From Science Daily
Cancer cases are exploding worldwide -- and nearly half of the deaths could be prevented with better prevention, early detection, and access to care.
From Science Daily
Italian ambassador Cornado said there were "numerous shortcomings in safety and prevention" at Le Constellation, outside which well-wishers have left an abundance of flowers, candles and messages of sympathy.
From Barron's
Mr. Karagiannis is a disaster prevention expert at the Academy of Athens.
"The personalized approach begins with risk assessment, incorporating genetic, biological, and lifestyle factors, which can then guide effective prevention strategies."
From Science Daily
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