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English 1 sense of the word preemptive:
ADJECTIVEallpreemptive, pre-emptivedesigned or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
preemptive pronunciation
Soundspriyeh'mptihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
Englishpreemptive: 1 sense adjective 1
Meaningdesigned or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.
Example"a preemptive business offer"
Synonympre-emptive
Broaderpreventive, preventativetending to prevent or hinder
Verbspreemptacquire for oneself before others can do so
preemptmake a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

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