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

Alcohol's role in driving partner violence has been recognised in recent government reviews, with calls to strengthen regulation and prevention strategies.

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Instead, it will be allocated for treatment, prevention, harm reduction and research.

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Research indicates that it has the potential to revolutionize the treatment and prevention of numerous diseases, from influenza to HIV to pancreatic cancer.

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Women across the West Midlands are being disproportionately affected by gaps in HIV prevention, according to a new report.

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For Ogretmen, the novel findings highlight the power of teamwork, noting the collaboration across Hollings' research programs in cancer biology, immunology and prevention.

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Related Words

• avoidance