Definition of preemptive

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• preemptive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
• preemptive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
• preemptive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of preemptive

• designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a preemptive business offer

  Synonyms

  1. pre-emptive

See definition of preemptive in Merriam Webster