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Pronunciation / Transliteration: präventiv
"Die Firma ergriff präventive Maßnahmen gegen den Cyberangriff."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventing an anticipated situation by acting first.
"The government launched a preemptive strike to neutralize the emerging threat." - 2
Done before someone else can do it, especially to gain an advantage.
"She made a preemptive offer on the house to beat the other potential buyers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb preemp, formed from the Latin prefix prae- meaning 'before' and emptivus from emere meaning 'to buy'. Historically evolving in legal contexts regarding the right of purchase, it expanded in the mid-20th century to describe actions taken beforehand to deter, prevent, or gain an advantage over an anticipated event.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Preemptive" is said worldwide
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préventif
Transliteration: préventif
"Ils ont pris des mesures préventives pour assurer la sécurité."
präventiv
Transliteration: präventiv
"Die Firma ergriff präventive Maßnahmen gegen den Cyberangriff."
preventivo
Transliteration: preventivo
"Hanno adottato un approccio preventivo per risolvere il problema."
preventivo
Transliteration: preventivo
"Tomaron medidas preventivas antes de que comenzara la tormenta."
preventivo
Transliteration: preventivo
"Eles tomaram uma ação preventiva para evitar maiores danos."
पूर्वसक्रिय
Transliteration: pūrv-sakriya
"उन्होंने संभावित संकट से बचने के लिए पूर्वसक्रिय कदम उठाए।"
先发制人的
Transliteration: xiān fā zhì rén de
"他们采取了先发制人的行动来防止危机扩大。"
선제적인
Transliteration: seonjejineun
"정부는 시장 안정화를 위해 선제적 조치를 취했다."
先制的な
Transliteration: senseiteki na
"政府は危機を防ぐために先制的な措置を講じた。"
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