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Definitions:
Noun
preventive
preventative
prophylactic
Definition: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
hindrance
hinderance
hitch
preventive
preventative
encumbrance
incumbrance
interference
Definition: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
contraceptive
preventive
preventative
contraceptive device
prophylactic device
birth control device
Definition: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Definition: Alternative form of preventive
Adjective
preventive
preventative
prophylactic
Definition: preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
Definition: Alternative form of preventive