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prevent verb

  /pɹəˈvɛnt/ , /pɹɪˈvɛnt/
  • (transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
prevenir, impedir

prevention noun

  /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/
  • The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
  • (medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
prevenção

preventable adjective

  • Capable of being prevented.
evitável, prevenível

preventively adverb

  • In a preventive way
preventivamente
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