prophylactic
26 points
English
12 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
adjective
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹˌɑːfɪlˈæktɪk/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural prophylactics
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the
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 grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.” web-def
- “Another word for condom” gen-syn
- “Another word for preventative” gen-syn
- “contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse” wn-def
- “Defending or preserving from disease; preventive. Coxe.” web-def
- “preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease” wn-def
Anagrams
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