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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A key aim of the study was to determine whether sleep disorders influence cardiovascular risk early enough for prevention to make a difference.
From Science Daily
As for peace and security, "prevention and mediation are essential. But they need agility and flexibility from the structures of the UN. And I don't think we have that right now."
From Barron's
Tony, who received the British Empire Medal for services to the prevention of child abuse, told the BBC he was "so happy it's finally happening and that children will be more protected".
From BBC
Experts stress that prevention is the most effective and affordable strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily
Releford later moved to Los Angeles, where, as a podiatric surgeon specializing in amputation prevention and limb preservation in high-risk populations, he saw firsthand how diet shapes long-term outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times
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