Prevention

Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɹɪˈvÉ›nʃən/

Origin

prevent + -tion or equivalent. Compare French prévention.

Full definition of prevention

Noun

1. (obsolete) The act of going, or state of being, before.
• Francis BaconThe greater the distance, the greater the prevention.
2. (obsolete) Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks; hence, precaution; forethought.
3. The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
• ShakespeareCasca, be sudden, for we fear prevention.