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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPrevention
/prɪˈvɛn.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
"Regular exercise is important for the prevention of chronic diseases." - 2
Measures taken to prevent something from occurring.
"The prevention of disease is a key focus of public health initiatives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin praeventionem (nominative praeventio), meaning 'anticipation' or 'hindrance', formed from the past participle stem of praevenire 'to come before, anticipate'. Entering English in the early 17th century, it shifted from meaning anticipation or interception to its modern primary sense of stopping something from happening.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Prevention" is said worldwide
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Prévention
Transliteration: prɛ.vɑ̃.sjɔ̃
"La prévention des maladies est essentielle."
Prävention
Transliteration: prɛˈvɛn.t͡si̯oːn
"Die Prävention von Krankheiten ist wichtig."
Prevenzione
Transliteration: prevenˈtsjone
"La prevenzione è fondamentale per la salute."
Prevención
Transliteration: preβenˈθjon
"La prevención de enfermedades es crucial."
Prevenção
Transliteration: pɾe.veˈsɐ̃w
"A prevenção é a chave para a saúde."
रोकथाम
Transliteration: rokathām
"रोकथाम स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
预防
Transliteration: yùfáng
"预防疾病是健康的重要部分。"
예방
Transliteration: yebang
"예방은 건강을 지키는 데 중요합니다."
予防
Transliteration: yobō
"予防は健康を守るために重要です。"
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