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preemptive

adjective

designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv

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Definitions

adjective

  1. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence

    “a preemptive business offer”

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Example Sentences

a preemptive business offer
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