deutschdictionary
adjective
(INTENDED TO PREVENT SOMETHING)
The preventive approach has worked. - Der preventive Ansatz hat funktioniert.
(TAKEN AS A PRECAUTION)
We took precautionary measures against the virus. - Wir ergriffen precautionary Maßnahmen gegen das Virus.
(INTENDED TO PREVENT DISEASE)
The prophylactic treatment was very successful. - Die prophylaktische Behandlung war sehr erfolgreich.