simple past tense and past participle of prevent

Something that can be prevented.

Capable of being prevented.

The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

present participle and gerund of prevent

One who, or that which, prevents. / (nautical) An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.

Alternative form of preventive

Alternative form of preventive

plural of preventive

plural of preventative