preemptive
/pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ · adj
Meaning
- Of or relating to preemption.
- Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
- Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.
Etymology / origin
Etymology tree English preempt Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English preemptive From preempt + -ive.
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