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

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

Current data do not support a strong causal link between involuntary treatment and treatment adherence, relapse prevention or social functioning.

From Salon

Oxford City Council says the investigation service saved it £7.4m in the past financial year through fraud prevention and detection.

From BBC

Related Words

• avoidance