prevention

/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/noun

Elementary

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

Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).

The act of going, or state of being, before.

Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks

precaution; forethought.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

mention gentian pension tension henschen attention extension invention ascension detention

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

pac pad pae pah pak pal pam pan pao pas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

shave shove shaven shaver shelve shiver shovel vanish devilish feverish

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