prophylactic

/pɹˌɑfɪlˈæktɪk/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation
   “contraceptive devices and medications”
2. warding off- Victor Schultze
   “the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples”
3. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
   “preventive medicine”

noun

1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
   “the doctor recommended several preventatives”
2. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

Synonyms for prophylactic

• contraceptive
• antifertility
• protective
• cautionary
• preventive
• preventative
• healthful
• condom
• rubber
• safety
• safe

Words that rhyme with prophylactic

• anticlimactic
• galactic
• chiropractic
• climactic
• didactic
• extragalactic
• lactic
• syntactic
• tactic
• stereotactic