English word prevent comes from Latin venio ((intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come.), Latin prae (Because of. Before. In front of Before. In front.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| venio | Latin (lat) | (intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come. |
| prae | Latin (lat) | Because of. Before. In front of Before. In front. |
| praevenire | Latin (lat) | |
| praeventus | Latin (lat) | |
| preventen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| prevent | English (en) | (intransitive, now, rare) To take preventative measures. [from 16th c.]. (obsolete, transitive) To be beforehand with; to anticipate.. (obsolete, transitive) To come before; to precede. [16th-18th c.]. (obsolete, transitive) To outdo, surpass. [16th-17th c.]. (transitive) To stop; to keep from. [from 16th c.]. |