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prophylactic

/ prophylactic /
adjective satellite/noun

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
"contraceptive devices and medications"
Similar:
protective
noun Sense 2
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
"the doctor recommended several preventatives"
Type of:
remedy curative cure
adjective satellite Sense 3
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
"preventive medicine"
"vaccines are prophylactic"
"a prophylactic drug"
Similar:
healthful
adjective satellite Sense 4
tending to ward off
"the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze"
Similar:
protective
noun Sense 5
contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
Type of:
contraceptive preventive preventative
Semantic Complexity
77%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
3
Total Relationships
9
Times Searched
2
Relationship Distribution

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Related Words

protective remedy curative cure healthful contraceptive preventive preventative