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Preemptive

adjective

/pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf or relating to preemption.

2.adjectiveMade so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.

3.adjective(of a high-level bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.

Synonyms

preventative preventive preemption proactive pre-emptive pre-emption pretrial precautionary precaution preference preferential precautious

Rhymes With

redemptive emptive attempt of contempt of exempt of tempt of

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