preemptive
19 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #33,310
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Definitions
adjective
designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹiːˈɛmptɪv/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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