PREVENTIVE — 10 letter word
preventive
The word preventive has 10 letters: P, R, E, V, E, N, T, I, V, E. It contains 4 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 18 points in Scrabble and 22 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease".
10 letter word "preventive": P R E V E N T I V E — adjective
Scrabble score: 18 Words With Friends: 22
Letter Analysis of preventive
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 3 | Vowel | 1 |
| V | 2 | Consonant | 4 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
4 vowels, 6 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of preventive
adjective
- preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease "preventive medicine" Synonyms: prophylactic
- tending to prevent or hinder Synonyms: preventative
noun
- an agent or device intended to prevent conception Synonyms: preventative, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Synonyms: hitch
- remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease Synonyms: preventative