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English adjective: prophylactic | |||
| 1. | prophylactic capable of preventing conception or impregnation | ||
| Samples | Contraceptive devices and medications. | ||
| Synonyms | antifertility, contraceptive | ||
| Similar | protective | ||
| Antonyms | unprotective | ||
| 2. | prophylactic warding off | ||
| Samples | The swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples. | ||
| Synonyms | cautionary | ||
| Similar | protective | ||
| Antonyms | unprotective | ||
| 3. | prophylactic preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease | ||
| Samples | Preventive medicine. Vaccines are prophylactic. A prophylactic drug. | ||
| Synonyms | preventative, preventive | ||
| Similar | healthful | ||
| Antonyms | unhealthful | ||
English noun: prophylactic | |||
| 1. | prophylactic (artifact) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease | ||
| Samples | The doctor recommended several preventatives. | ||
| Synonyms | preventative, preventive | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic | ||
| 2. | prophylactic (artifact) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse | ||
| Synonyms | condom, rubber, safe, safety | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device | ||
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