preemptive

or pre-emp·tive

[ pree-emp-tiv ]

/ priˈɛmp tɪv /

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adjective

of or relating to preemption.

taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival.

preempting or possessing the power to preempt; appropriative; privileged: a commander's preemptive authority.

Bridge. pertaining to, involving, or noting an opening bid or an overcall in a suit that is at an unnecessarily high level and that is essentially a defensive maneuver designed to make communication between one's opponents more difficult: a preemptive bid; to give a preemptive response.

Origin of preemptive

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; preempt + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM preemptive

pre·emp·tive·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH preemptive

peremptory, preemptive

Words nearby preemptive

preeminent, preemphasis, preemployment, preempt, preemption, preemptive, preemptively, preemptive right, preemptive strike, preen, preengage

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Example sentences from the Web for preemptive

So Israel should start thinking more about preemptive technology.
Israel Needs Better War Technology|Lloyd Green|July 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To this supporter of preemptive war and conservative fiscal policy, wars and tax cuts were two great tastes that went together.
Dick Cheney Loves War, Hates Food Stamps|Jamelle Bouie|February 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Democrats made a preemptive strike, and now the Republicans will exact their revenge.
The GOP’s Nuclear Winter Strategy|Eleanor Clift|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Our leaders justify the warfare through the doctrine of preemptive warfare.
War Is the New Peace: American Vets Reflect on Syria|John Kael Weston|September 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Third, he relied on spotty intelligence and the threat of chemical weapons to justify a preemptive strike.
A Veteran Sees Echoes of Iraq and Argues Against Intervention in Syria|Brian Van Reet|September 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Staggered by this preemptive right, sacred to all miners, Cass stopped.
Found At Blazing Star|Bret Harte

British Dictionary definitions for preemptive

pre-emptive

/ (prɪˈɛmptɪv) /

adjective

of, involving, or capable of pre-emption

bridge (of a high bid) made to shut out opposition bidding

military designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use ita pre-emptive strike

Derived forms of pre-emptive

pre-emptively, adverb

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单词	preemptive
释义	preemptive or pre-emp·tive [ pree-emp-tiv ] / priˈɛmp tɪv / SEE SYNONYMS FOR preemptive ON THESAURUS.COM adjective of or relating to preemption. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival. preempting or possessing the power to preempt; appropriative; privileged: a commander's preemptive authority. Bridge. pertaining to, involving, or noting an opening bid or an overcall in a suit that is at an unnecessarily high level and that is essentially a defensive maneuver designed to make communication between one's opponents more difficult: a preemptive bid; to give a preemptive response. Origin of preemptive An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; preempt + -ive OTHER WORDS FROM preemptive pre·emp·tive·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH preemptive peremptory, preemptive Words nearby preemptive preeminent, preemphasis, preemployment, preempt, preemption, preemptive, preemptively, preemptive right, preemptive strike, preen, preengage Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for preemptive So Israel should start thinking more about preemptive technology. Israel Needs Better War Technology\|Lloyd Green\|July 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To this supporter of preemptive war and conservative fiscal policy, wars and tax cuts were two great tastes that went together. Dick Cheney Loves War, Hates Food Stamps\|Jamelle Bouie\|February 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Democrats made a preemptive strike, and now the Republicans will exact their revenge. The GOP’s Nuclear Winter Strategy\|Eleanor Clift\|December 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Our leaders justify the warfare through the doctrine of preemptive warfare. War Is the New Peace: American Vets Reflect on Syria\|John Kael Weston\|September 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Third, he relied on spotty intelligence and the threat of chemical weapons to justify a preemptive strike. A Veteran Sees Echoes of Iraq and Argues Against Intervention in Syria\|Brian Van Reet\|September 9, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Staggered by this preemptive right, sacred to all miners, Cass stopped. Found At Blazing Star\|Bret Harte British Dictionary definitions for preemptive pre-emptive / (prɪˈɛmptɪv) / adjective of, involving, or capable of pre-emption bridge (of a high bid) made to shut out opposition bidding military designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use ita pre-emptive strike Derived forms of pre-emptive pre-emptively, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to preemptive deterrent, precautionary, protective, discouraging, defensive, averting, diversionary
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preemptive

or pre-emp·tive

adjective

Origin of preemptive

OTHER WORDS FROM preemptive

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH preemptive

Words nearby preemptive

Example sentences from the Web for preemptive

British Dictionary definitions for preemptive

adjective

Derived forms of pre-emptive

Words related to preemptive