prevention

[ pri-ven-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
2. a preventive:

   This serum is a prevention against disease.

prevention

/ prɪˈvɛnʃən /

noun

1. the act of preventing
2. a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment

Other Words From

• nonpre·vention noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prevention¹

1520–30; < Late Latin praeventiōn- (stem of praeventiō ) a forestalling. See prevent, -ion

Example Sentences

"These findings may open new avenues for the prevention of adverse effects when treating hypertension."

From Science Daily

Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology and prevention at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, former post-doctoral fellow at SickKids, and the study's lead author.

From Science Daily

Going forward, the study's authors said phosphorus pollution from agriculture needs better prevention and mitigation, which will be a challenge, especially as wetter storms drive increased rainfall and river flows.

From Science Daily

Germany, for one, has ambitious climate change prevention goals that have been nationally greenlighted.

From Salon

Housing advice and prevention officer Hannah Berry said: "People can be very angry, upset, frustrated... they just want a home."

From BBC

Related Words

• avoidance