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Detailed Synonyms for prophylactics in English

prophylactics:

prophylactics [the ~] noun

  1. the prophylactics
    the prophylactics; the preventive measures; the preventives

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prophylactic:

prophylactic [the ~] noun

  1. the prophylactic
    the contraceptive; the preservative; the prophylactic; the preventive
  2. the prophylactic
    – contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse 1
    the safe; the safety; the rubber; the condom; the prophylactic
    – contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse 1
  3. the prophylactic
    – remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease 1
    the preventive; the preventative; the prophylactic
    – remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease 1

prophylactic

  1. prophylactic

prophylactic adj

  1. prophylactic
    – preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease 1
    preventive; preventative; prophylactic
    – preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease 1
  2. prophylactic
    – warding off 1
    prophylactic; cautionary
    – warding off 1
    • prophylactic adj
      • the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples1
  3. prophylactic
    – capable of preventing conception or impregnation 1
    contraceptive; prophylactic; antifertility
    – capable of preventing conception or impregnation 1

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Related Definitions for "prophylactic":

  1. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease1
    • vaccines are prophylactic1
    • a prophylactic drug1
  2. warding off1
    • the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples1
  3. capable of preventing conception or impregnation1
  4. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse1
  5. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease1