1. preventative - Noun
2. preventative - Adjective
3. preventative - Adjective Satellite
That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.
Source: Webster's dictionaryJust as invasion is the true and tried weapon in the hands of capital against the class struggle, so on the other hand the fearless pursuit of the class struggle has always proven the most effective preventative of foreign invasions. Karl Liebknecht
Creeping featurism is a disease, fatal if not treated promptly. There are some cures, but, as usual, the best approach is to practice preventative medicine. Donald Norman
The carnage will eventually come to an end, but the Western powers will carry the historical guilt for not promptly providing the most intensive preventative measures against Germany's incessant attack-politics. Possibilities existed, but no actions were taken. Friedrich Kellner
Exercise is the best preventative medicine there is. Denise Austin
Health economists have estimated that an injection of $250 million per year in Indigenous clinical care, and $50 million in preventative care, is required to provide services at the same level as for any other group with the health conditions of Indigenous Australians. Malcolm Fraser
Elbow-grease is a great preventative of disease. French Proverb