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Detailed Synonyms for prophylactic in English

prophylactic:

prophylactic [the ~] nom

  1. the prophylactic
    the contraceptive; the preservative; the prophylactic; the preventive
  2. the prophylactic
    – contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse 1
    the safe; the safety; the rubber; the condom; the prophylactic
    – contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse 1
  3. the prophylactic
    – remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease 1
    the preventive; the preventative; the prophylactic
    – remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease 1

prophylactic

  1. prophylactic

prophylactic adj

  1. prophylactic
    – preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease 1
    preventive; preventative; prophylactic
    – preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease 1
  2. prophylactic
    – warding off 1
    prophylactic; cautionary
    – warding off 1
    • prophylactic adj
      • the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples1
  3. prophylactic
    – capable of preventing conception or impregnation 1
    contraceptive; prophylactic; antifertility
    – capable of preventing conception or impregnation 1

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Related Definitions for "prophylactic":

  1. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease1
    • vaccines are prophylactic1
    • a prophylactic drug1
  2. warding off1
    • the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples1
  3. capable of preventing conception or impregnation1
  4. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse1
  5. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease1

Related Synonyms for prophylactic