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prophylactic


I - noun
1. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Syn:
condom, rubber, safety, safe
Hypernyms:
contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
2. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
- the doctor recommended several preventatives
Syn:
preventive, preventative
Derivationally related forms:
preventive (for: preventive)
Hypernyms:
remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic

II - adjective
1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation
- contraceptive devices and medications
Syn:
contraceptive, antifertility
Similar to:
protective
2. warding off
- "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
Syn:
cautionary
Similar to:
protective
3. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
- preventive medicine
- vaccines are prophylactic
- a prophylactic drug
Syn:
preventive, preventative
Similar to:
healthful
Derivationally related forms:
prophylaxis, preventive (for: preventive)

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