preemptive
/pri'ɛmptɪv/
adjective
10 letters3 syllables19 points in Scrabble®23 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS1
ADJECTIVE
1
Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.
“a preemptive business offer”
WORD FORMS
Related formpreempt
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®19 points
Words With Friends®23 points
Double word38 points
Triple word57 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latineemptivepray
Starts & ends withP … E
Syllablespre · emp · tive
SYNONYMS & RELATED4
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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