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preventiveness

noun

The property of preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to something.

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Word length
14
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. The property of preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to something.

    “But it is known that preventiveness of the morning after pills is reduced if taken after the first 24 hours in daily practice.”

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But it is known that preventiveness of the morning after pills is reduced if taken after the first 24 hours in daily practice.
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