Definition of prophylactic

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  • prophylactic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 26
  • prophylactic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 26
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Definition of prophylactic

  • capable of preventing conception or impregnation (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. antifertility
    2. contraceptive
  • warding off (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples

    Synonyms

    1. cautionary
  • contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. condom
    2. rubber
    3. safe
    4. safety
  • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. preventative
    2. preventive
  • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease (adjective)

    Examples

    1. vaccines are prophylactic
    2. a prophylactic drug

    Synonyms

    1. preventative
    2. preventive

See definition of prophylactic in Merriam Webster