preemptive

== English == === Alternative forms === preëmptive pre-emptive præemptive (archaic) === Etymology === From preempt + -ive. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ === Adjective === preemptive (comparative more preemptive, superlative most preemptive) Of or relating to preemption. Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation. (bridge, of a high-level bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding. ==== Antonyms ==== (very rare) postemptive ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====