PREVENTATIVE — 12 letter word
preventative
The word preventative has 12 letters: P, R, E, V, E, N, T, A, T, I, V, E. It contains 5 vowels and 7 consonants. It scores 20 points in Scrabble and 24 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease".
12 letter word "preventative": P R E V E N T A T I V E — noun
Scrabble score: 20 Words With Friends: 24
Letter Analysis of preventative
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 3 | Vowel | 1 |
| V | 2 | Consonant | 4 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| T | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
5 vowels, 7 consonants, 8 unique letters
Definition of preventative
noun
- remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease "the doctor recommended several preventatives" Synonyms: prophylactic, preventive
- an agent or device intended to prevent conception Synonyms: preventive
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Synonyms: hitch
adjective
- preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease Synonyms: prophylactic
- tending to prevent or hinder Synonyms: preventive