Word Type

Noun

The word "prevention" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure angioprevention antiprevention chemoprevention immunoprevention loss prevention nonprevention photoprevention prevenception prevention is better than cure preventional preventionism preventionist

Derived From

prevent

Context

medicine

Has Property

better than cure

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hinderance hindrance interference

Type Of (IsA)

hindrance

Related Terms

anticipation hazard hindering measure obstruction precaution prevent preventing risk thwart

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