Defenition of the word prophylactic
-
Defenition of the word prophylactic
- A contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse.
- tending to ward off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
- a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse as a contraceptive or prophylactic device
- capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"
- preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
- something that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the docotr recommended several preventatives"
- contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
- remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
- remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
- preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
- warding off
- capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Synonyms for the word prophylactic
-
- antifertility
- cautionary
- condom
- contraceptive
- preventative
- preventive
- rubber
- safe
- safety
Similar words in the prophylactic
Hypernyms for the word prophylactic
-
- birth control device
- contraceptive
- contraceptive device
- curative
- cure
- preventative
- preventive
- prophylactic device
- remedy
- therapeutic
See other words
