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English
Etymology
From preempt + -ive.
Pronunciation
Adjective
preemptive (comparative more preemptive, superlative most preemptive)
- Of or relating to preemption.
- Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
a preemptive attack on the enemy
- (bridge, of a high-level bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.
Derived terms
Translations
of or relating to preemption
so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation
in bridge, intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding
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