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1. preemptive
adjective. ['priːˈɛmptɪv'] designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.
Synonyms
- preventative
- pre-emptive
Antonyms
- unprotective
- unhealthful
- tolerance
Etymology
- -ive (English)
- -if (Anglo-Norman)
- preempt (English)
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Words that Rhyme with Preemptive
- redemptive
Example sentences of the word preemptive
1. Noun, singular or mass
The most common restriction is called the preemptive right.
2. Adjective
Early spring is a great time to launch a preemptive strike with some proactive weeding.
Quotes containing the word preemptive
1. I don’t know what I’ll do until I know what you’ll do. I’m proactive with my preemptive reactive strategy.
- Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not FOR SALE