Preventative
/pɹɪˈvɛntətɪv/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:24 pts12 letters
Definition of Preventative
noun
- A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to.
- A thing that slows the development of an illness.
- A contraceptive, especially a condom.
adjective
- Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
- Carried out to deter military aggression.
- Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic.
- Going before; preceding.
Anagrams of Preventative
No exact anagrams found for "preventative". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "preventative" and rearranging:
Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
v4
e1
n1
t1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Preventative
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Preventative"
Preventative is a 12-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Preventative" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "preventative" is a high-scoring word.