preemptive
See also: preëmptive and pre-emptive
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/
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Adjective
preemptive (comparative more preemptive, superlative most preemptive)
- Of or relating to preemption.
- Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
- (bridge, of a high-level bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.
Derived terms
- preemptive therapy
- preemptive strike
- preemptively
Translations
of or relating to preemption
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so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation
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in bridge, intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding
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