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preventive in Tagalog

pang-apula

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/

preventive in Tagalog: pang-apula. In English, preventive means preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.

Tagalog words for preventive

preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to
pang-apula
slowing the development of an illness
pang-apula

English meaning of preventive

  1. adjective Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
  2. adjective Carried out to deter military aggression.
  3. adjective Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic.
  4. adjective Going before; preceding.

Full definition of preventive

preventive in a sentence

  • A good preventive against heart disease is a healthy lifestyle.

Synonyms of preventive

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Questions about preventive in Tagalog

What is the meaning of preventive in Tagalog?
Preventive in Tagalog is pang-apula.
Ano ang preventive sa Tagalog?
Preventive: pang-apula.
What does preventive mean in English?
Preventive means preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.

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