preemptive
preemp
ˈpriɛmp
priemp
tive
tɪv
tiv
presumptive

Definition & Meaning of "preemptive"in English

preemptive
01

done before something else happens to prevent a problem or danger 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The army took a preemptive action to stop the enemy before they attacked. 
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