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prophylactic

/,pr/oU/f/@/'l/&/kt/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Defending or preserving from disease; preventive.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms preventative preventive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms condom rubber safe safety

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation

    adj.all

    Synonyms antifertility contraceptive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. warding off

    adj.all

    Examples
    The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples.
    Synonyms cautionary

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

    adj.all

    Examples
    Vaccines are prophylactic.
    A prophylactic drug.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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