Definition of preemptive Preemptive
/pɹiɛˈmptɪv/ - [preeemptiv] - pre•emp•tive
We found 6 definitions of preemptive from 4 different sources.
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What does preemptive mean?
WordNet
Adjectivepreemptive, preemptiver, preemptivest |
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| preemptive - designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer" | ||
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| preventative, preventive preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- preemptive (Adjective)
Of or relating to preemption. - preemptive (Adjective)
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation. - preemptive (Adjective)
Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- preemptive (a.)
Of or pertaining to preemption; having power to preempt; preempting.
