preemptive (s)
pre-emptive (s)

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type s
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def designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
examples a preemptive business offer
Outgoing links
Similar to preventive, preventative
Derivationally related form pre-emptive → preempt; pre-emptive → preempt
Derivationally related form preemptive → preempt; preemptive → preempt
Incoming links
Similar to preventive, preventative
Derivationally related form preempt → preemptive; preempt → preemptive
Derivationally related form preempt → pre-emptive; preempt → pre-emptive

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