| ADJECTIVE | all | preemptive, pre-emptive | designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence |
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| Sounds | priyeh'mptihv | |
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| Rhymes | abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv... | |
| Meaning | designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence. | |
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| Example | "a preemptive business offer" | |
| Synonym | pre-emptive | |
| Broader | preventive, preventative | tending to prevent or hinder |
| Verbs | preempt | acquire for oneself before others can do so |
| preempt | make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge | |
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