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Meaning of preventional in English:

preventional

Pronunciation /prɪˈvɛnʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /prɪˈvɛnʃən(ə)l/

adjective

  • Preventive; prophylactic.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Eye-salve for Armie. From prevention + -al.