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prevention

noun

the act of preventing

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pɹɪˈvɛnʃən

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Definitions

noun

  1. the act of preventing

    “there was no bar against leaving”

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Example Sentences

there was no bar against leaving
money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza

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