| Main Entry: | precautionary |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | prudent |
Synonyms: |
alert, careful, discreet |
| Main Entry: | preparatory |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | introductory, basic |
Synonyms: |
before, elementary, in advance of, in anticipation of, inductive, opening, precautionary, prefatory, preliminary, prelusive, prep, preparative, previous, primary, prior to |
Antonyms: |
auxiliary, supplementary |
| Main Entry: | preservative |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | saving |
Synonyms: |
conservative, conservatory, defensive, precautionary, protective, safeguarding |
| Main Entry: | preventive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | deterrent |
Synonyms: |
defending, defensive, precautionary, protective |
| Notes: | use preventive 'designed to prevent,' not 'preventative' (an unnecessary synonym) |
| Main Entry: | preclusive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | preventive |
Synonyms: |
defending, defensive, deterrent, precautionary, preventative, protective |