noun
prophylactic
Prophylactic (noun) means a medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
noun
1
A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
2
A prophylactic condom.
3
Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
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Etymology
From Latin prophylacticus, from Ancient Greek προφυλακτικός (prophulaktikós, “prophylactic”).
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What is the meaning of prophylactic?
"prophylactic" (noun) means a medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
What are the different meanings of prophylactic?
"prophylactic" has 3 main meanings: 1. A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive; 2. A prophylactic condom; 3. Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.