Prevention
/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:19 pts10 letters
Definition of Prevention
noun
- The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
"a fire prevention campaign"
- Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
- The act of going, or state of being, before.
- Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks
- Precaution; forethought.
Anagrams of Prevention
No exact anagrams found for "prevention". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
v4
e1
n1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Prevention
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Prevention"
Prevention is a 10-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Prevention" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "prevention" is a high-scoring word.