ProphylacticWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “prophylactic” powered by Princeton WordNet.
adjective
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
adjective
conducive to good health of body or mind
adjective
warding off
Words in this synset: cautionary
adjective
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
adjective
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
noun
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
noun
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
noun
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease