Synonyms for preemptive
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, relating to, or imposing preemption. Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
a preemptive attack on the enemy
Related words
- Word family
- prebuttal
- Phrases
- preemptive strike
- Other spellings
- pre-emptive
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| preemptive | rising | |
| preemptory | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- preemptory