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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Proper grammar

Is it proper to state "preventative" medicine or "preventive" medicine
  

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They are acceptable variants, and both date from the 17th century. Use either.

— Mister Micawber

  • They are acceptable variants, and both date from the 17th century.
  • Use either.
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They are acceptable variants, and both date from the 17th century. Use either.
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